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Retired Navy admiral found guilty in bribery scheme

Retired Adm. Robert Burke is the most senior military member ever convicted of committing a federal crime while on active duty, according to reports.

6 weeks ago

Students in the new Army prep course run around a track during physical training exercises at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, Aug. 27, 2022.

Army prep course jeopardized health of recruits, IG says

Trainees with body fat compositions that exceeded the allowed amount were admitted to the Army’s Future Soldier Preparatory Course.

4 months ago

‘Fat Leonard,’ Navy scandal mastermind, sentenced to 15 years

Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for masterminding a bribery scheme that swept up dozens of Navy officers.

8 months ago

Weighing benefits: Could anti-obesity meds help troops’ weight issues?

Advocates argue that anti-obesity drugs like Ozempic could help overweight troops, but the services have no uniform policy for such treatments.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

8 months ago

Felony convictions of 5 retired officers dismissed in Fat Leonard case

A federal judge dismissed the felony convictions of five retired officers who'd admitted accepting bribes in one of the Navy’s biggest corruption cases.

14 months ago

‘Fat Leonard’ back in court in San Diego after escape

Defense contractor Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis appeared in U.S. District Court in San Diego on Thursday.

18 months ago