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‘Fat Leonard,’ contractor in Navy bribery case, may face more charges
Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis, a defense contractor at the center of a Navy bribery scandal, returned to the U.S. as part of the Venezuelan prisoner swap.
Nearly a dozen face charges for sending military tech, oil to Russia
Nearly a dozen people were arrested and charged in a scheme to send military tech to Russia, some of which was allegedly found on battlefields in Ukraine.
Al-Shabab terrorist with $3 million bounty killed in US airstrike
The al-Shabab leader had a $3 million bounty placed on his head by the U.S.
By Jon Simkins
Fat Leonard, fugitive in Navy bribery case, seeks Venezuelan asylum
The fugitive defense contractor nicknamed “Fat Leonard” has requested asylum in Venezuela, a law enforcement official said Monday.
Fat Leonard may be Venezuela bargaining chip, experts say
Venezuela and the United States have an extradition agreement but it's not clear if U.S. authorities have made a formal request.
Fat Leonard tried to get to Russia, officials say
The fugitive Malaysian defense contractor zipped between countries to find a place where he could become virtually untouchable for American authorities.
By Regina Garcia Cano
Venezuelan government defends detaining Marine veteran for 2 years
Marine veteran Matthew Heath was arrested in 2020 and accused of being a terrorist and spying for then-President Donald Trump.
Chief Bass talks future pay raises, flexible housing stipends
Leaders hope to give noncommissioned officers a pay raise and change how the military calculates benefits like housing stipends.
1st Black Marine 4-star takes trip to Africa as new AFRICOM leader
Gen. Michael Langley has been tasked with leading troops on the continent against escalating threats from militant groups.
Growing together: Partnerships are essential to forge a path to peace
Our enlisted corps must be empowered and understand mission command, writes Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne Bass.
By JoAnne S. Bass