Russia Detains US Soldier over Alleged Criminal Misconduct

A view of the bridge connecting the Russky Island and Vladivostok, in Russia

A U.S. Army soldier has been detained in Russia over allegations of criminal misconduct, the service said Monday. The soldier was identified as Staff Sgt. Gordon Black by a U.S. official. He was arrested by Russian authorities last week in Vladivostok, an area northeast of the Korean peninsula near where the Russian Pacific fleet is […]

5th SFAB Commander Fired as Other Officers Face Misconduct Investigations

U.S. Army Col. Jonathan Chung.

Army Col. Jonathan Chung, commander of the 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade, or SFAB, was relieved this week, a service spokesman confirmed to Military.com. Chung’s termination comes after a Military.com investigation was first to detail systemic issues with the brigade, including numerous leaders facing investigations into their conduct and disciplinary and performance concerns across the […]