New York Times reports: The former military surgeon and Medtronic consultant accused of falsifying research about the benefits of a bone-growth product used on soldiers injured in Iraq is now under investigation for a possible court-martial, officials at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center said Wednesday. The investigation will determine if there is sufficient evidence…
Continue reading ›FoxNews reports that: Hall, a soldier out of Fort Stewart in Georgia, recorded a rap song last July called “Stop Loss” after he was notified that his military contract was being extended. Army soldiers who are “stop-lossed” must complete additional tours of duty. In his song, Hall raps about walking up to soldiers and “surprising…
Continue reading ›Rapid City Journal reports that: Government prosecutors dismissed sexual assault charges against an Ellsworth Air Force Base airman when the alleged victim did not appear at an Article 32 hearing for Sr. Airman Vinicus Santana on Tuesday. Santana is scheduled for a court martial on April 20 for a shooting incident in Rapid City that…
Continue reading ›Militarycorruption.com has some lengthy pieces about the USS COWPENS and its former CO. Here is an interesting theme to go with the picture: Holly Graf, the female “Captain Bligh,” is highly disliked and even hated by many Navy women. They feel the foul-mouthed martinet, relieved of command of the USS Cowpens for “cruelty and maltreatment…
Continue reading ›Thanks to CAAFLog for a list of potential new Department of the Navy MJ’s. Maj Troy H. Campbell, USMC, CDR Robert J. Crow, JAGC, USN, CAPT Terry C. Ganzel, JAGC, USNR, CDR George Glenn Gerding, JAGC, USNR, CDR John S. Han, JAGC, USNR, CDR Donald C. King, JAGC, USN, CDR Brian C. Lansing, JAGC, USNR,…
Continue reading ›How appealing refers to: A case the U.S. Supreme Court has taken up over a Christian group’s challenge to UC Hastings College of the Law’s nondiscrimination policy for student groups could end up influencing the political debate over a possible vacancy on the court this summer. In many ways, the case puts 7th U.S. Circuit…
Continue reading ›Military.com reports: Last summer, more than a year after completing a seemingly successful tour as commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship Wasp, Capt. Michael Hawley was removed from his post as the head of a Norfolk-based training group. . . . But a report from the Naval Inspector General’s office outlines six personal or…
Continue reading ›Navy Times reports that: A former sector commander in Alaska is facing a general court-marital for charges of adultery, fraternization and other sexual improprieties. Capt. Herbert “Mark” Hamilton III has been charged with 30 counts, including: failing to follow orders; lying to investigators; committing adultery with enlisted personnel; sending and receiving “sexual and amorous text…
Continue reading ›FayObserver.com reports that the Hennis members selection is still ongoing, apparently they have 11. The Telegraph.co.uk reports the following: US Navy crew’s mutiny against the ‘Sea Witch’ captain who ‘ belittled’ them Standing on the bridge of her warship with the ocean before her and a crew of men awaiting her command, the future looked…
Continue reading ›Here is a piece about guilty pleas in military death penalty cases from FDL. The New York Times is reporting that the Obama Administration is considering changing the law to permit prisoners at Gitmo to plead guilty to death penalty cases without need for a trial. This is apparently a reaction to the stated desires…
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