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politics2 days ago•5 min saved

Ex-Army support worker accused of leaking Delta Force tactics to journalist

An Army veteran who supported the Delta Force at Fort Bragg was arrested on a federal charge of unlawful transmission of national defense information for allegedly sharing classified Delta Force tactics with a journalist; prosecutors say she disclosed secret techniques/procedures to a reporter, potentially exposing sensitive military operations. She faces up to 10 years in prison, with a detention hearing planned as the case unfolds and officials vow to pursue leaks.

via Politico|

#classified-information #courtney-williams #delta-force

military2 days ago•3 min saved

Former Fort Bragg staffer charged over alleged classified leak to journalist

The FBI arrested Courtney Williams, a former Fort Bragg employee, on charges that she provided classified national defense information to a journalist connected to Seth Harp’s upcoming Fort Bragg book; investigators say phone records show contact between Williams and the journalist dating back to 2022, and that Williams had access to sensitive documents during her six years at Fort Bragg.

via The Guardian|

#classified-information #fbi-arrest #fort-bragg

politics1 month ago•65 min saved

Fort Bragg Valentine: Melania Trump Turns Love Day into a Civics Lesson

At Fort Bragg, First Lady Melania Trump delivered a Valentine’s Day greeting that framed 250 years of wartime love letters as a civics lesson about patriotism, a rambling speech that shifted from romance to military history while her husband praised the troops and plugged his campaign; the evening culminated in a staged moment and a lighthearted onstage dance.

via The Daily Beast|

#donald-trump #fort-bragg #melania-trump

politics1 month ago•20 min saved

Trump rallies Fort Bragg troops to back the GOP

President Donald Trump held a campaign-style rally at Fort Bragg, urging uniformed service members to vote for GOP candidates in the midterm elections, while Army rules bar partisan displays and most troops stayed quiet as he promoted his ticket and attacked his predecessor.

via The Washington Post|

#donald-trump #elections #fort-bragg

politics-and-government2 months ago•14 min saved

Pentagon Signals Possible Minneapolis Deployment as Hundreds Are Readied

The Pentagon has ordered a Fort Bragg–based Army military police brigade and additional Alaska-based troops from the 11th Airborne Division to prepare for a possible deployment to Minneapolis, with hundreds of MPs and two infantry battalions anticipated for mobilization; officials say the information is pre-decisional and no formal announcement has been made.

via Patch|

#deployment #fort-bragg #military

crime5 months ago•4 min saved

Unraveling the Holley Wimunc Case: Murder, Lies, and Ongoing Investigations

Army nurse Holley Lynn James disappeared in 2008, leading to a investigation revealing her murder by her husband, Marine Cpl. John Wimunc, with evidence of arson and violence, culminating in his life imprisonment.

via abcnews.go.com|

#arson #crime #domestic-violence

politics10 months ago•9 min saved

Political Turmoil and Military Celebrations Highlight America's Divided Culture

President Trump’s rally at Fort Bragg during the Army’s 250th birthday celebration sparked concern among military leaders due to partisan displays and the sale of pro-Trump merchandise, highlighting tensions between political influence and military nonpartisanship amid broader efforts to reshape the U.S. military under his administration.

via The Washington Post|

#army #fort-bragg #military-norms

military10 months ago•4 min saved

Controversies and Celebrations Surrounding Trump and U.S. Military Events

The U.S. Army is reviewing how pro-Trump merchandise was sold at Fort Bragg during a celebration of the Army's 250th birthday, amid concerns that the event, which resembled a political rally, violated longstanding policies on political neutrality in the military.

via ABC News|

#army-review #fort-bragg #military

world10 months ago•4 min saved

Trump's Military Demonstrations Spark Concerns Over Politicization and Loyalty

Defense officials state troops' reactions to Trump's political rally at Fort Bragg did not violate regulations, but experts argue it was a violation of military discipline and regulations, raising concerns about the politicization of the military and the appropriateness of such behavior on military bases.

via NBC News|

#fort-bragg #military #politicization

politics10 months ago•2 min saved

Fort Bragg Soldiers and Military Response to Trump's Political Stunts

During Donald Trump's visit to Fort Bragg, soldiers were carefully screened to ensure they appeared in line with the event's political and visual requirements, including excluding soldiers with opposing political views or excess weight, highlighting the event's campaign-style nature and concerns over military neutrality.

via Rolling Stone|

#fort-bragg #military-event #partisan-cheering

military10 months ago•7 min saved

Fort Bragg Soldiers and Military Leadership Respond to Trump's Political Stunt

During a visit to Fort Bragg, President Trump delivered a partisan speech that elicited cheers from soldiers, raising concerns about the military's nonpartisan stance, especially as soldiers were reportedly screened for political leanings and partisan merchandise was sold on base, prompting criticism from military experts and officials.

via Military.com|

#army-controversy #fort-bragg #military

politics10 months ago•3 min saved

Trump's LA Remarks and the City’s Ongoing Unrest

Donald Trump delivered a speech at Fort Bragg where he spread falsehoods and conspiracy theories about protests in Los Angeles, falsely claiming protesters bore foreign flags, staged bricks, and that California officials paid troublemakers, amid increased federal troop deployment to the city.

via The Guardian|

#conspiracy-theories #fort-bragg #immigration

politics10 months ago•7 min saved

Trump Defends Military Deployment and Criticizes LA Protesters in Fort Bragg Speech

President Trump has taken a more unrestrained approach to deploying military forces, including sending National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles to quell protests and planning a large military parade in Washington, D.C., reflecting a shift from previous caution and raising concerns among some military officials about the display of military power during domestic unrest.

via CNN|

#fort-bragg #los-angeles-protests #military-deployment

politics10 months ago•4 min saved

Hegseth Testifies on Capitol Hill Amid Controversies and Defense Budget Debate

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will testify before Congress on Capitol Hill, addressing issues like military budget, use of National Guard in Los Angeles, and his conduct, while Trump plans to visit Fort Bragg for Army's 250th anniversary and hold a parade, amid ongoing political tensions and scrutiny over military and political decisions.

via The Washington Post|

#capitol-hill #fort-bragg #hegseth

military2 years ago•5 min saved

Fort Bragg renamed Fort Liberty, completing Confederate base name purge

Fort Bragg, one of the largest military installations in the world, has been renamed Fort Liberty as part of a broader initiative to remove Confederate names from bases. The change was motivated by the 2020 George Floyd protests and is aimed at making the U.S. Army more welcoming to current and prospective Black service members. While other bases are being renamed for Black soldiers, U.S. presidents, and trailblazing women, the North Carolina military installation is the only one not renamed after a person. The cost to rename Fort Bragg will total about $8 million.

via KSL.com|

#confederate-namesake #fort-bragg #fort-liberty