One bullet each. By Courtney Mabeus: Hearings Postponed for SEALs, Marines Charged in Green Beret’s Death
Charge sheets accuse the special operators of breaking into Army Staff Sgt. Logan Melgar’s bedroom in Bamako, Mali, while he was sleeping, restraining him with duct tape and strangling him by placing him in a chokehold. In addition to murder, they have also been charged with involuntary manslaughter, conspiracy, obstruction of justice, hazing and burglary.
Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Commander Adm. Charles Rock decided last month to go forward with the charges after he was provided a Naval Criminal Investigative Service report into the death. The purpose of the Article 32 hearings is to consider the charges and to make recommendations on them.
If convicted, all four could face the death penalty or life in prison without parole.
Kearney also was sentenced to an additional 10 years in prison for the use of a firearm in commission of a crime. He will be required to pay about $490,000 in restitution to the couple’s daughter and his late wife’s mother.
By Tom Roeder: Colorado Springs Guard Troops Honored Among World’s Best Snipers
Part-time soldiers Staff Sgt. Micah Fulmer and Spc. Tristan Ivkov of the Colorado National Guard beat most teams from around the globe to take second place this fall at the 18th annual International Sniper Competition at Fort Benning, Ga.
They took on full-time experts from Navy SEALs to Israeli commandos, falling only to a crack team from the Army’s 75th Ranger Regiment. Not bad for two guys with civilian jobs.
Just after 3:30 p.m., another tweet came from the congressman: “We’ve been given the all clear at Walter Reed — at no point was there any indication that this was a drill.”
Ruppersberger, a former prosecutor and Ocean City police officer, said he was not scared himself during the ordeal, just trying to remain calm and help others remain calm by talking with them.
“The court cannot let the family move forward with their suit,” he continued. “The Feres Doctrine … bars the suit. That doctrine has long been heavily criticized … Since Feres, soldiers suffering even the most brutal injuries due to military negligence have been shut out of the court.”
“Nevertheless,” he said, “and despite strong reservations, the court remains bound by Feres and its progeny.”
“This despicable targeting of our brave service members will never be tolerated,” NCIS Director Andrew Traver said in the release. “We will not allow criminal networks to degrade the readiness of our military force.”
Maj. Gen. Alenka Ermenc, 55, will formally take up her post as the Chief of the General Staff of the Slovenian Armed Forces at a ceremony on Wednesday, when she will also become the only woman to currently hold the top armed forces post among the NATO countries.
By Richard Sisk: Remains of Heroic WWII B-24 Pilot Identified 73 Years Later
As a 22-year-old in 1944, Lazar Karakashev, from the tiny Bulgarian village of Churen, had rushed to the mountainside where an American bomber crashed and helped pull from the wreckage the body of a pilot — who had stayed at the controls to allow his crew to bail out.
The pilot, 1st Lt. John D. Crouchley, 26, of Providence, Rhode Island, was the enemy at the time — Bulgaria was still allied with Germany — but the villagers treated the remains with respect. They dug a grave, prayed for the soul of the pilot, and fashioned a cross to mark the site.
The Angry Staff Officer: Thanksgiving Safety Brief
First off, don’t drink and drive. That’s just basic. Watch out for slips, trips, and falls. Next, if you get stuck between your violently right wing uncle and your violently left wing aunt, execute the following battle drill: get out your phone and start playing cat videos. The angry middle-aged relatives cannot resist and will cease firing for a time. If you cannot break contact, just start throwing gravy. Yes, it will be uncomfortable for a bit, but it’s better than the complete family division that they will undoubtedly sow if left unchecked.
By James Barber: ‘Operation Finale’: The Hunt for a Nazi War Criminal
In 1960, Israeli secret agents were tasked with running down rumors that Nazi SS-Obersturmbannführer Adolf Eichmann was alive and well in Argentina. Known as “the Architect of the Final Solution,” Eichmann was the highest-profile German officer to escape prosecution after World War II.
“Operation Finale” (out now on Digital, coming to Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand on Dec. 4) tells the story of Eichmann’s capture and eventual prosecution back in Israel. Unlike the Nuremberg Trials, Eichmann’s court proceedings were broadcast live all over the world, giving many people their first opportunity to hear details of the Holocaust.
Born in Africa. Bred on the streets of the Bronx. Became a man in the SEAL Teams. Join Navy SEALs, Marcus Luttrell, David Rutherford, and the Wizard as they welcome one of their own to this weeks epic TNQ Podcast. Remi Adeleke represents the American Dream in its highest fashion. Join these teammates as Remi delivers his inspiring Never Quit stories and how he’s now using his profound experiences as a platform to spread a message of hope and strength. Remi will change your perceptions and help you begin to discover your own Never Quit mindset.
Captain Humbert Roque “Rocky” Versace (July 2, 1937 – September 26, 1965) was a United States Army officer of Puerto Rican-Italian descent who was posthumously awarded the United States’ highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his heroic actions while a prisoner of war (POW) during the Vietnam War. He was the first member of the U.S. Army to be awarded the Medal of Honor for actions performed in Southeast Asia while in captivity.[1]
“This is a coward, and he is not a man by any definition that we use in the Department of Defense,” Mattis told reporters traveling with him to Prague, according to Reuters.
Today's selection -- from Area 51 by Annie Jacobsen. Most have heard of The War of the Worlds, the famous 1938 broadcast by Orson Welles that was a radio drama of an invasion of earth by UFOs. Such was the pervasiveness of radio that the broadcast was mistaken for an actual invasion and sent thousands of Americans into panic […]
Today's selection -- from Horizon by Barry Lopez. The eloquence of the small chapel in Port Famine (Puerto del Hambre), on the Strait of Magellan, Chile: "In March 1584, the Spanish explorer Pedro Sarmiento de Gamboa founded a settlement on Chile's Brunswick Peninsula, about halfway between Cape Froward and what would later become the town of Punta Arenas. He called it […]
With over two million copies sold, the Green Beret series was my first and closest to me. I wrote six initially featuring Dave Riley, starting with Eyes of the Hammer (free on all ebook platforms) through Z: Final Countdown. Then I was into my Area 51 series. I went back to the Green Berets with […]
I’ve seen a number of posts lately with writers dismayed at the state of the industry and their careers. Which actually, I’ve been hearing ever since I got into this business. Not much new except for the details. It’s always been hard. I’ve been writing for a living for 30 years. Across the board: trad, […]
on Writing Forward: Lots of jobs pose health hazards, and writing is no exception. Whether you write professionally or as a hobby, spending hours hunched over your keyboard or notebook can have detrimental effects on your health if you don’t take the proper precautions. From muscle cramps and eye strain to getting bogged down in […]
Originally posted on anita dawes and jaye marie: Today, it is our turn to host the next instalment of Tallis Steelyards incredible story. We hope everyone is enjoying it as much as we are! ? ? Something of the night? I suppose I ought to just call her Lotti, if only because that was the…
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As usual, here is your warning that this story has cursing, sex (not graphic), innuendo, and violence. It’s my Rated-R action adventure called Derailing Bedlam. This is the fourth outing (third official) for Cassidy and Lloyd, so feel free to … Continue reading →
Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo: Notre Dame de Paris.The three images of the Cathedral are photographs of postcards in my Parisian diaries. The white dome of the Sacré-Cœur, floating like some fairy tale castle against the blackness…
I haven’t written a post about Andrew in a while, leaving the highlights of his life mostly in the background, while he finished up grad school at Lee University, in Cleveland, Tennessee. But sometimes he does something amazing and it’s hard to keep it under wraps when he makes us proud. After auditioning at five […]
As the leaves start to sprout on the trees and the flowers begin to poke their heads up through the dirt, I'm reminded, once again, of how spring is the ultimate symbolic season of change and growth and blooming once again. After months of drab, colorless treetops, things are blooming as they always do, and […]
Want an adorable romance?Get Nanny and the Professor by Donna Fasano on sale for only 99¢ until the end of April. You can get it at Kindle, Nook, Kobo, iBooks.That's a saving of $3.00 over the regular price!About Nanny and the Professor Professor Joshua Kingston thought he'd found the perfect nanny for his son. But […]
Photo: Arachnid Art Black and White #206901 by PIXABAYThe Dark Web is where they sell identity files and other contraband—some of which are too repugnant to mention.There are scads of articles about it online and in print not to mention TV commercials trying to sell you on letting a company check the Dark Web to […]
Social Media have become a dominating force in our lives over the past decade. Just look at these mind-blowing statistics: The average person has 5 social media accounts The average person spends 1 hour 40 minutes per day on social media Facebook has over 1.4 billion users 50% of all Internet users are on Facebook […]
"Jacqueline Cochran was looking for WASP. They told me I would have to be interviewed and they would contact me when they came to the Wichita area. But I didn’t wait for that. I went down to Houston for my interview, to speed things up. And I think that’s one of the smartest things I […]
"My first flight was with a barnstormer at the age of five. I loved it! I also tried to 'fly' out of the barn loft with an umbrella. This was less than successful..." WASP Jean Terrell McCreery, 44-10 The indomitable Marguerite Jean Terrell Moreo McCreery has "...slipped the surly bonds of Earth. And danced the skies on […]
Welcome to the Minstral Show, the podcast that spotlights the very best music from around the world, made exclusively in the 21stcentury.Welcome to the Minstral Show, the podcast that spotlights the very best music from around the world, made exclusively in the 21st century. It’s April 2019 which means it’s the 10th Anniversary of World […]
I’m looking for a children’s picture book from the 70s or 80s for my friend. Her mom used to read it to her, but she can’t remember the name. It’s about a boy who floats down a river and has … Continue reading →
New Kindle and Audiobook Releases, Sales and Freebies Updated Daily, New List Every Tuesday After 2 weeks of traveling, we came back to my dog tearing her ACL at the pet sitter. It’s been a rough week. She had surgery Friday, and they also did an incision on her belly to get stem cells to […]
In December 2016, I published the first book in my Lake Placid series, Second Chance. Every three months I put out another book until the sixth book was released, Last Chance, in March 2018. I took a break from that series and started to work on my Fierce Five and Love Collection. But I’ve grown […]
Easter is just a couple weeks away and that means we’ll all have extra boiled eggs. This recipe for Curried Deviled Eggs is one delicious way to use them. Curried Deviled Eggs 6 Boiled Eggs, peeled 1/3 Cup Mayonnaise 2 Teaspoons Yellow Mustard 1 Teaspoon Curry Powder 1/4 Teaspoon Salt 2 Tablespoons Celery, minced 2 […]
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We love introducing Prolific Works readers to great stories and big ideas. Take a chance on new authors and try great stories from old favorites. See it first every day with Prolific Works and be free to discover authors you’ll love. We’re thrilled to share the latest and greatest from our teen and young adult […]
Though many people have already filed their taxes at this point, plenty also wait until the last minute. After all, there’s nothing like knowing a big tax refund is coming and hoarding the feeling. However, there is one significant disadvantage that can stem from waiting to file a tax return. The longer one waits to […]
Motorcycle Gloves Buying Guide There are several things you should consider when choosing the right motorcycle gloves for your needs and preferences. We have...
Question from Cheryl Hi Debra, Do you have an opinion about a product called Homebiotic which you spray in your home to help eradicate toxic mold? Thanks for your help. Debra’s Answer According to their website, “Homebiotic contains only purified water and natural probiotic bacteria from healthy soil, which each have years of study […]
Question from Melissa Hi Debra, Thank you for your wonderful website. I have noticed that certain small grocery stores in our area tend to have a very heavy cleaner/deodorant smell. We popped into one this evening for a quick carton of milk, and when I got in the car I realized that the carton […]
I love growing potatoes. While not the easiest vegetable in the garden to grow, they are quite rewarding. Seriously, there’s nothing more buttery than a freshly harvested spud. However, there are a things to note when growing them. Number one: They are susceptible to fungus diseases. Ick. Not fun and this stuff spreads quickly. You’ll […]
With spring upon us in Central Florida, it’s time to harvest the cabbage. Cabbage is one of our cool season crops, meaning we plant it from about September through January. Planting when too warm will yield poor crops and lead to bolting, or the production of flowers. Not good, when you’re looking forward to that […]
Learn how to make this pretty violet flower infused vinegar, along with 5 creative ways to use it! Violet Vinegar Recipe To make Violet Infused Vinegar, you just need some fresh violets and vinegar. I like the pretty color to show through, plus I like using vinegar for culinary uses, so I use white wine […]
So thick, so creamy and so flavorful! The beans are cooked just right – perfectly tender, served with rice and smoky andouille sausage. I kind of have a thing for Louisiana. I don’t know if it’s all the beignets and the powdered sugar I leave on my pants or if it’s the classic red beans […]
Celebrate March Food Holidays National Fresh Celery Month National Noodle Month National Flour Month National Frozen Food Month National Nutrition Month National Peanut Month National Hot Cross Bun Day (Good Friday) National Sauce Month National Caffeine Awareness Month Daily Holidays March 1 National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day – March 2 National Banana Cream Pie Day – […]
Crashed Out (Made in Jersey #1) by Tessa Bailey Contemporary romance published December 7, 2015, by Entangled: Brazen Jasmine Taveras is the reason Sarge Purcell grabbed his six-string and bailed the hell out of New Jersey four years ago. She’s the fuel for every song he’s ever written-each one laced with bitter, hard-edged, hungry lust. Now, with […]
Once Ghosted, Twice Shy by Alyssa Cole Contemporary romance novellas released by Avon on January 8, 2019 While her boss the prince was busy wooing his betrothed, Likotsi had her own love affair after swiping right on a dating app. But her romance had ended in heartbreak, and now, back in NYC again, she’s determined […]
Last ten days or so have been a bit of a strain in the House of Chang.Miles, aka Thing 2, was finally diagnosed with a severe case of Mononucleosis and much time was spent in different emergency rooms and urgent care facilities over the last couple of months before that was determined.Good news is, all […]
I think it was SonjaM, who told me before I acquired Scarlett, my red 2014 Ural Patrol Sidecar Rig, that National Geographic photographers liked to have a dash of red somewhere in their pictures.Over the years, people remarked how well Scarlett's red color showed up in pictures.Yagi, the newest motorcycle in the stable (or harem […]
Originally posted on willowdot21: Soft Whispers Ancient truths Carried on the Sun’s waining last rays. Reafirmes the old ways Closer to Mother Nature Bathing us in a light so pure. Our technology is not secure The voices in the light…
* …But anyway, back to the wood-stone. The authorities are agreed on its antiquity. It is either Bronze age or Iron age if that can be termed an agreement which in ‘sense-speak’ translates as very old or really old, and, … Continue reading →
