PFC LaVena Johnson's story was discussed here and here. After a full investigation it appears that she did commit suicide. They found logical explanations for all the evidence that points to her death being self-inflicted. Her father doesn't believe, but that is to be expected. picked by 2manyusernames 9 months ago

Three years ago, Army PFC LaVena Johnson was found dead in Iraq. Her body was found in a tent belonging to KBR. She had abrasions all over her body, a broken nose, a black eye, burned hands, loose teeth, acid burns on her genitals, and a bullet hole in her head. The Army labeled Johnson’s death a suicide. The family finds that hard to believe. Link has video, transcript, and mp3 picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

CNN - A U.S. soldier convicted of rape and murder two decades ago will be executed December 10 in the nation's first military execution since 1961, the Army said Thursday. picked by psycmoe 1 year ago

Allegations of a cover up, even when they are untrue are easy to believe because the military does have a history of cover-ups. Kamisha Block's tale is a tragic one that should never have happened. The Army looked the other way, allowing an illegal love affair, ignored complaints of abuse and finally tried to cover up her murder, claiming death by friendly fire. picked by 2manyusernames 9 months ago

A love triangle, estrangement and a faked suicide by the protagonist to escape the clutches of his wife, with the eventual aim of living happily ever after with his lady love, far from the restrictions of a disciplined Army life.

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(Obviously.) picked by xiatethebish 2 years ago

An Army report seems to confirm a Salon investigation linking battle stress to murder. But the Army begs to differ picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

The study’s wide-ranging critique of the White House, the Defense Department and other government agencies was a concern for Army generals, and the Army has sought to keep the report under lock and key. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

Despite spending nearly $1 billion last year on recruiting bonuses and ads, Army leaders say an even bolder approach is needed to fill wartime ranks. picked by punthe 2 years ago

Between 2003 and 2007 — as many military families dealt with long war deployments and increased numbers of home foreclosures — Army Emergency Relief grew into a $345 million behemoth. During those years, the charity packed away $117 million into its own reserves while spending just $64 million on direct aid picked by Bornbad 9 months ago

US army medic succumbs to his inner demons and takes his own life. Another heart wrenching story about a soldier with PTSD committing suicide. picked by cheeselog1234 1 year ago

"The Army says it's critical to saving the lives of wounded soldiers. Animal-rights activists call the training cruel and outdated."

For some reason I don't think its necessary...Just cheaper. picked by gammerus 1 year ago

A young Texas boy fighting cancer saw his dreams come true Thursday at Fort Hood Army base when he had the chance to play soldier for the day. picked by mutil8or 2 years ago

The Army Corps of Engineers, which accidentally dumped sand filled with old military ordnance on Surf City's beach, now wants the town to help pay to remove it. picked by Proverb 2 years ago

a group of muggers robbed a man of his wallet and keys. When they saw his Army ID they returned his money and wallet, thanked him for serving and gave him a fist bump. They forgot to give his keys so the reservist is not named. picked by 2manyusernames 3 weeks ago

The U.S. Army is apologizing to thousands of Army families who received letters beginning "Dear John Doe" after losing a loved one in Iraq or Afghanistan. picked by hypnotode 11 months ago

Suicides among US soldiers in Iraq doubled last year over the previous year to a level last seen in 2003, US army medical experts said today. picked by teaya21 3 years ago

The Army has been using the stop-loss program to keep the number of enlisted personnel at current levels, despite requests to reduce use.

Expect more huge enlistment bonuses for some career fields! picked by Maven 2 years ago

A U.S. Army Reserve major from Florida scheduled to report for deployment
to Afghanistan within days has had his military orders revoked after arguing he should not be required to serve under a president who has not proven his eligibility for office.

*Update to THIS post. picked by nateebiinature 5 months ago

The remains of a mighty Persian army said to have drowned in the sands of the western Egyptian desert 2,500 years ago might have been finally located, solving one of archaeology's biggest outstanding mysteries. picked by bernardblack 3 weeks ago

A US soldier has been sentenced to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to murdering three detainees during a raid on a suspected al-Qaeda compound in Iraq last year. picked by teaya21 3 years ago