DoD Identifies Army Casualty

On October 20, 2013October 23, 2013 By AdministratorIn Army, Non Combat DeathLeave a comment

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Sgt. Lyle D. Turnbull, 31, of Norfolk, Va., died Oct. 18, in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, from a medical emergency. The cause of his death is under investigation.

Turnbull was assigned to the 62nd Expeditionary Signal Battalion, 11th Signal Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas.

For more information related to this release, the media should contact the Fort Hood public affairs office at (254) 287-9993 or (254) 287-0106.

Original link: http://www.defense.gov/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=16325

Pingree addresses undersecretary of the Navy nominee’s controversial comments about sexual assault in the military

On October 19, 2013October 23, 2013 By AdministratorIn Military Policy, Navy, Sexual AssaultLeave a comment

Pingree addresses undersecretary of the Navy nominee’s controversial comments about sexual assault in the military

PORTLAND, Maine — Controversial statements about how the military handles sexual assault claims by a woman nominated for the second highest civilian position in the Navy have caused a key U.S. Senate member to question whether she should get the job.

Members of Maine’s congressional delegation, who have played key roles in trying to enact legislation to address sexual assault in the military, weren’t ready to oppose Jo Ann Rooney’s nomination as undersecretary of the Navy, but they did express concern Friday about her position on sexual assault in the military.

Navy nominee seeks to clarify remark

On October 19, 2013October 23, 2013 By AdministratorIn Military Policy, NavyLeave a comment

Navy nominee seeks to clarify remark

The woman nominated to be the No. 2 civilian in the Navy is seeking to clarify a statement she made on sexual assault in the military that sparked outrage among victim advocacy groups.

Jo Ann Rooney, tapped by President Barack Obama to be the next undersecretary of the Navy, says she never meant to suggest military commanders shouldn’t weigh the evidence when deciding whether to prosecute allegations of sexual assault.

Cody Hooks, US Air Force, Murdered his Wife Kaylla Rihn & Then Killed Himself in San Antonio, Texas (2013)

On October 17, 2013August 31, 2016 By AdministratorIn Armed Forces, Felony Crime, Homicide, In Their Name, Military Policy, Suicide, USAFLeave a comment

facebook — Kaylla Brooke Rihn and SrA Cody Hooks, US Air Force

Senior Airman Cody Hooks and Kaylla Brooke Rihn were found dead in their apartment from an apparent murder-suicide on October 17, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas. Their friends reported this was two days after they heard them having a late night argument. Although family were not aware of any previous issues with the couple. Senior Airman Cody Hooks, 21, was considered a suspect and Kaylla Brooke Rihn, 22, was listed as a homicide victim in the shooting. They found Rihn dead with a bullet wound to one eye and Hooks with a .40-caliber wound to his temple. A Beretta handgun was found near his body. SrA Hooks was a member of the 802nd Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio. Hooks and Rihn were married only two weeks before the murder-suicide yet family didn’t learn she was married until after she was found dead. This was SrA Hooks first tour of duty with the Air Force and it is unknown if he deployed in support of the war efforts.

“Suicides have plagued the armed forces for years, with self-inflicted deaths rising after the U.S. went to war in Afghanistan and Iraq. A record was set last year (2012), with the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps logging 514 suicides.” -My SA

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Senior Airman raped in Okinawa

On October 16, 2013October 16, 2013 By AdministratorIn Sexual Assault, USAFLeave a comment

My Duty to Speak

Sarah, United States Air Force

It all began 22 March 2003. I landed in a foreign land as a technical school graduate. After departing my flight I got settled into this new land called Okinawa. When I finally got acclimated to the shop I met my first supervisor, Staff Sergeant ***** Our first supervisor/trainee session was at CoCo’s, the local curry shop. Since this was all new to me, I thought that this was how bonds were built between the ranks. Then **** began telling me about all of his heterosexual and homosexual relationships he had been having on the island. Mind you, this man was married with a child. I began to feel like this encounter was not going as it should and was feeling very uncomfortable about the topic.

After our food came he propositioned me. He said, “If you have sex with me I will give you…

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Court-martial begins Tuesday in Dyess child neglect case

On October 15, 2013March 7, 2017 By AdministratorIn Armed Forces, Child Abuse, Military Policy, USAFLeave a comment

Court-martial begins Tuesday in Dyess child neglect case

A court-martial begins Tuesday for a Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, senior airman accused of failing to report the neglect of a toddler who died last year at her family’s base home.

Senior Airman Christopher Perez is charged with dereliction of duty, child endangerment and adultery. Perez was living at the home of Tiffany Klapheke and her husband, Senior Airman Thomas Klapheke, when the toddler died in August 2012.

Ashley Ard, US Army, Left Newborn Baby in Park to Die (2013)

On October 15, 2013March 8, 2017 By AdministratorIn Armed Forces, Army, Child Abuse, Felony CrimeLeave a comment

*Outcome of case is unknown at this time.

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Command Influence to Figure in Navy Rape Case

On October 14, 2013October 23, 2013 By AdministratorIn Military Policy, Navy, Sexual AssaultLeave a comment

Command Influence to Figure in Navy Rape Case

Congress didn’t waste any time weighing in on the case either. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., served notice that she will cite the Naval Academy sexual assault case in her efforts to legislate a major overhaul of the Uniform Code of Military Justice to take away commanders’ authority to refer charges and overrule decisions in courts-martial.

“It is time to move the sole decision-making power over whether serious crimes go to trial from the chain of command into the hands of non-biased, professionally trained military prosecutors — where it belongs,” Gillibrand said.

Deadly Affairs Premiered ‘Love is a Battlefield’ on ID: Love Triangle Leads to Murder of Pregnant Army Spc. Megan Touma (October 12, 2013)

On October 12, 2013August 25, 2019 By AdministratorIn Armed Forces, Army, Domestic Violence, Felony Crime, Homicide, In Their Name, Military Policy, Stateside Death, True CrimeLeave a comment

Fred and Amber Dalton’s marriage becomes a battle when Fred lies about his affair with a feisty young woman. Later, when Specialist Megan Touma breaks the military’s rules with fellow serviceman Edgar Patino…with deadly consequences. -Love is a Battlefield, Deadly Affairs (S2,E11)

American soldier Megan Touma has left her husband for her lover Edgar. Turns out Edgar has a spouse of his own. When Megan gets pregnant Edgar must make a decision between two women. Someone will be left brokenhearted and someone will be left dead. -Love is a Battlefield, Scorned: Love Kills (S5,E2)

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Judge: ‘Military…fell down on job…’ in case of soldier with PTSD

On October 11, 2013March 8, 2017 By AdministratorIn Armed Forces, Army, Felony Crime, Military Policy, PTSD, TBI, Mental IllnessLeave a comment

Judge: ‘Military…fell down on job…’ in case of soldier with PTSD

LAKE CHARLES, LA (KPLC) – The case of Marcus Carey shines light on what some suggest is an escalating problem: Combat veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) who don’t get the help they need. Carey fought in Iraq and Afghanistan and suffers PTSD. Now, he’s serving 30 years for murder and some question if proper treatment might have made a difference. Whether you call it shell shocked or PTSD, it’s a serious mental health issue for veterans being reintroduced into society after being in combat.

Watch video: http://www.kplctv.com/story/23651540/judge-militaryfell-down-on-job-in-case-of-soldier-with-ptsd

MILITARY JUSTICE FOR ALL

Category: Armed Forces

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

Pingree addresses undersecretary of the Navy nominee’s controversial comments about sexual assault in the military

Navy nominee seeks to clarify remark

Cody Hooks, US Air Force, Murdered his Wife Kaylla Rihn & Then Killed Himself in San Antonio, Texas (2013)

Senior Airman raped in Okinawa

Court-martial begins Tuesday in Dyess child neglect case

Ashley Ard, US Army, Left Newborn Baby in Park to Die (2013)

Command Influence to Figure in Navy Rape Case

Deadly Affairs Premiered ‘Love is a Battlefield’ on ID: Love Triangle Leads to Murder of Pregnant Army Spc. Megan Touma (October 12, 2013)

Judge: ‘Military…fell down on job…’ in case of soldier with PTSD

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