Pvt. Philip Shadrach and Pvt. George Wilson infiltrated Confederate territory during the Civil War, stole a train, and destroyed the enemy railroad system.
A letter sent to Army leadership by a dozen Republican lawmakers requested swift action be taken to improve the conditions of barracks across the service.
The Michaels Organization CEO has taken a leave of absence to "focus on vigorously defending himself" against racketeering allegations, the company said.