Thousands of LGBTQ+ vets were promised pardons. Only 4 have succeeded.
Former President Joe Biden pledged to use his clemency powers to right ‘an historic wrong.’ Why did it fall so short of its promise?
By Leah Rosenbaum
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Senators demand new investigation into former Gen. Milley’s conduct
Republican lawmakers are asking for punishment against the former Joint Chiefs Chairman for perceived moves undermining civilian control of the military.
Trump: ‘I’m sticking up for our armed forces’
He defended his recent controversial clemency moves by saying former President Barack Obama misused his pardon power.
Clemency for war criminals an ‘insult’ to the military, lawmaker argues
A top Senate Democrat says pardons, forgiveness should not have been given to service members embroiled in three controversial cases.
How the long-term effect of Trump’s recent war crimes actions could play out
The move could undermine military justice or set it straight.
Army looking into whether Golsteyn will get his Special Forces tab and Silver Star back, despite Trump’s pardon
Both the Special Forces tab and the Silver Star medal were stripped from Golsteyn in 2015.
By Kyle Rempfer
Trump grants clemency to troops in three controversial war crimes cases
POTUS intervenes in the cases of two Army officers and a Navy SEAL.
Esper: ‘Robust’ conversation with Trump about proposed pardons for SEAL, two soldiers
The president is expected to make his decision by Veterans Day.
Marine vet among four pardons by Wisconsin governor
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers will issue Wisconsin’s first pardons in nine years, invoking his constitutional power to grant clemency to four people.
SEAL sentenced for posing with dead detainee
The sentence will not go into effect until it is approved by the admiral overseeing the court-martial.
Panel to ponder SEAL’s sentence
For appearing in an inappropriate photo, Special Warfare Operator Chief Edward “Eddie” Gallagher could face up to four months imprisonment along with a reduction in rank, forfeiture of two-thirds of his pay and a reprimand.
Army officer convicted of murder in Afghanistan to get another look by civilian court
The review comes after former 1st Lt. Clint Lorance had an appeal rejected by military judges two years ago.
By Kyle Rempfer