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Lawyer picked as Army’s first top sexual assault prosecutor fired
Brig. Gen. Warren Wells was removed from the job because of an email he sent 10 years ago appearing to belittle victims’ assault allegations.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
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Army creates new legal office for murder, rape and other serious crime
The move comes as Congress pushes the military branches on serious criminal cases.
By Todd South
Dover city officials may help those with polluted wells near Air Force base
Officials are preparing to send potable water to properties near Dover Air Force Base in Delaware after private wells were found to have chemical contaminants exceeding federal health advisory levels.
Bradleys and Army infantry roll into Syria to help secure oil wells
Army Col. Myles B. Caggins III, a spokesman for the U.S.-led mission to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria, said the mechanized forces moving in to Deir ez-Zor province, Syria, hailed from the 30th Armored Brigade Combat team, a National Guard unit from South Carolina.
By Shawn Snow
Lawmakers, lawsuit want VA to reconsider delays for ‘blue water’ veterans claims
VA officials can wait until January to start paying out the claims, but advocates want action sooner.
‘Blue water’ veterans’ claims delayed until next year
Veterans Affairs officials won't start processing the cases until next January, upsetting some advocates.
‘Blue water’ veterans bill clears Senate, heads to White House for final signature
The measure had been stalled on Capitol Hill for several weeks, as court moves took precedence for advocates.
Supreme Court delays final ruling on ‘blue water’ Vietnam veterans benefits
The high court extended the appeals deadline on the issue for 30 days, although Department of Justice officials have not said if they will pursue one.
Marine veteran running scam charity targeting Marine Corps families pleads guilty to wire fraud
John Shannon Simpson faces 20 years in prison or and/or a fine of $250,000.
By Shawn Snow