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Soldier charged with cocaine distribution after Colorado club raid
A staff sergeant assigned to Fort Carson allegedly sold cocaine to an undercover DEA agent days before a raid at an illegal club, court documents said.
By Colleen Slevin, The Associated Press
Theft of smoke grenades, LSD distribution included in charges for 13 California Marines arrested in human smuggling probe
Charge sheets obtained upon request by Marine Corps Times on Thursday show allegations ranging from the theft of smoke grenades, obstruction of justice, distribution of drugs and the tampering with cellphones to protect Marines under investigation.
By Philip Athey
Critics demand White House drop plans to change citizenship rules for military children overseas
House Democrats want federal officials to drop the idea, and are considering legislation to force a change.
12 Marines confined to Camp Pendleton brig awaiting charges for alleged smuggling
Twelve Marines are currently confined to the Camp Pendleton, California, brig for their alleged involvement in human smuggling and drug offenses
By Shawn Snow
Two Marines arrested, face charges for allegedly smuggling undocumented immigrants for ‘financial gain’
One Marine told Border Patrol agents he was asked if he wanted to make $1,000 to transport an illegal alien.
By Shawn Snow
NCIS witnesses refuse to take the stand in SEAL war crimes case, judge mulls dismissing all charges
Navy judge Capt. Aaron Rugh unexpectedly released Gallagher from custody on Thursday as a remedy to what he called interference by prosecutors.
Motion filed to dismiss lead prosecutor and possibly judge in SEAL war crime trial
“If the Military Judge authorized an investigation with such little knowledge, that is, at the very least, quite unnerving,” the motion reads.
By Kyle Rempfer
Brits bet they’ve eradicated gambling near Cyprus base
The U.K. retained two military bases on Cyprus after the east Mediterranean island gained independence from British colonial rule in 1960.
Troops do not view immigration as a ‘national emergency.’ Not even close.
Both immigration and Mexico itself were perceived as relatively small threats compared to more pressing concerns like cyberterrorism, Russia and China.
By Joshua Axelrod
‘Thousands’ more troops headed to border, DoD says
No specific numbers were provided, but DoD confirmed large additional deployment to occur.
By Tara Copp, AP
Mattis' sudden departure leaves uncertainty in the Pentagon
The UCMJ offers protections for refusing an order — if it is unlawful.
By Tara Copp, AP