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A soldier, Ron Paul and political opinion – Washington Post (blog)

January 5, 2012

Daily Mail

A soldier, Ron Paul and political opinionWashington Post (blog)The Army said Wednesday that it was examining whether a 28-year-old Army reservist breached military protocol when he spoke at a Ron Paul rally in Iowa on the night of the caucuses. The soldier, Cpl. Jesse Thorsen, was brought on stage as a military …Army soldier [...]

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Army soldier rallying for Paul violated military ban on political activity – CNN (blog)

January 4, 2012

Daily Mail

Army soldier rallying for Paul violated military ban on political activityCNN (blog)"The soldier that spoke tonight on behalf of Ron Paul is gonna be in a bit of trouble," Rieckhoff said. "Politics in uniform is a big no-go. And Paul and his campaign should know better. Troops are bound by the (Uniform Code of [...]

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Soldier denies knowing of explosives in plane bag – USA TODAY

January 4, 2012

WRAL.com

Soldier denies knowing of explosives in plane bagUSA TODAY24 when security agents found a military smoke grenade in his carry-on bag. Court documents don't specify — and transportation officials wouldn't say Tuesday — whether investigators now suspect C4 was in Atwater's bag then or whether he acquired it …Soldier: I Didn't Know I Had ExplosivesKRDO
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Suspect in ranger’s slaying found dead in creek – The Seattle Times

January 3, 2012

The Seattle Times

Suspect in ranger's slaying found dead in creekThe Seattle TimesIvette Gonzalez Davis, then a 24-year-old Army specialist, was sentenced to life in prison in August 2010 for shooting two fellow soldiers and kidnapping their baby. Sgt. Sheldon Plummer, an active-duty soldier, pleaded guilty to strangling his wife in …Former Stryker Soldier and murder [...]

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Soldier arrested ‘trying to take explosives on plane’ was demolitions expert … – Daily Mail

January 3, 2012

abc11.com

Soldier arrested 'trying to take explosives on plane' was demolitions expert …Daily MailBy Daily Mail Reporter A soldier arrested on New Years Eve at a Texas airport with explosives is an Army-trained demolitions expert and member of the elite Green Berets who served in Afghanistan. Trey Scott Atwater, 30, who is stationed at Fort Bragg, [...]

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Soldier charged with trying to board plane with explosives – CNN

January 2, 2012

Daily Mail

Soldier charged with trying to board plane with explosivesCNN(CNN) — Authorities charged an Army soldier with attempting to board an airplane with a military-grade explosive at a Texas airport in an incident officials downplayed as "nothing nefarious." Trey Scott Atwater, 30, of Hope Mills, North Carolina, …Army soldier charged for bringing explosives into airportKYTX
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Official: Soldier charged with trying to board plane with explosives – CNN

January 2, 2012

Daily Mail

Official: Soldier charged with trying to board plane with explosivesCNNBy Carol Cratty (CNN) — Authorities charged an Army soldier with attempting to board an airplane with a military-grade explosive at a Texas airport in an incident officials downplayed as "nothing nefarious." Trey Scott Atwater, 30, of Hope Mills, …Ft. Bragg soldier arrested at airportNews [...]

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Soldier Facing Airport Explosives Charge – AVweb

January 1, 2012

Daily Mail

Soldier Facing Airport Explosives ChargeAVwebBy Russ Niles, Editor-in-Chief A member of the US military, stationed at Fort Bragg, has been charged with trying to bring explosives onto an airplane. Various news sources have identified Trey Scott Atwater, 30, as the person arrested at the airport …Man with explosives detained at Texas airport: Soldier 'tried [...]

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Soldier detained after ‘trying to take military explosives on plane’ – Daily Mail

December 31, 2011

Daily Mail

Soldier detained after 'trying to take military explosives on plane'Daily MailBy Daily Mail Reporter A soldier has been detained by the FBI after he was found to be carrying explosives onto an airplane. The man, who has not been identified, was travelling with his wife and children through Midland International Airport, Texas. …Soldier Attempts [...]

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Soldier from Cape headed to US Army All-American Bowl – Cape Coral Daily Breeze

December 31, 2011

Soldier from Cape headed to US Army All-American BowlCape Coral Daily BreezeBy TIFFANY REPECKI (trepecki@breezenewspapers.com) , Cape Coral Daily Breeze A Cape Coral soldier and local sheriff's deputy has been chosen to participate next weekend in the US Army All-American Bowl game. Army Staff Sgt. Jason Ward, 37, was selected …and more »

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For Tacoma military base, a grim milestone in soldier suicides – Sacramento Bee

December 30, 2011

Bellingham Herald

For Tacoma military base, a grim milestone in soldier suicidesSacramento BeeLeaders at the base established plans to help soldiers readjust to stateside life as major homecomings took place in the summer of 2010. In early 2011, Madigan Army Medical Center reported a rising number of soldiers and military family members seeking …Rams Cheerleaders Spend [...]

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Calif. man pleads not guilty in soldier shooting – USA TODAY

December 30, 2011

USA TODAY

Calif. man pleads not guilty in soldier shootingUSA TODAYBy Gabriel Luis Acosta, AP Suzanne Sullivan holds a photo and dog tag of her son Christopher Sullivan, an Army soldier, at her home in San Bernardino, Calif. By Gabriel Luis Acosta, AP Suzanne Sullivan holds a photo and dog tag of her son Christopher …Calif. [...]

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Man in Afghan army uniform kills 2 NATO soldiers – San Antonio Express

December 29, 2011

Dalje.com

Man in Afghan army uniform kills 2 NATO soldiersSan Antonio ExpressThe French government later identified the two as members of the French Foreign Legion and said they had been “deliberately shot by an Afghan National Army soldier.” The Taliban were quick to take responsibility for the attack, which it said took place …Afghan soldier kills [...]

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Man in Afghan Army Uniform Kills 2 NATO Soldiers – New York Times

December 29, 2011

AFP

Man in Afghan Army Uniform Kills 2 NATO SoldiersNew York TimesThe French government later identified the two as members of the French Foreign Legion and said they had been “deliberately shot by an Afghan National Army soldier.” The Taliban were quick to take credit for the attack, which it said took place in the …Afghan [...]

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South Jersey Soldier Watched Last U.S. Military Truck Leave Iraq – Patch.com

December 28, 2011

South Jersey Soldier Watched Last U.S. Military Truck Leave IraqPatch.com17 as a member of the Army's 233d Transportation Company. Provided by William A. Whitcraft Army Spc. William M. Whitcraft was part of the team that inspected the last US military vehicle out of Iraq as it pulled into Camp Virginia, Kuwait, on Dec. …and more »

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Central Wisconsin soldier dies in Afghanistan – Wisconsin Rapids Tribune

December 28, 2011

WJFW-TV

Central Wisconsin soldier dies in AfghanistanWisconsin Rapids TribuneWhen both young men were choosing careers after high school, Altmann considered the military but chose college instead, where he became interested in the medical field, Klumb said. While attending the University of Wisconsin-Marshfield/Wood County, …Marshfield soldier Altmann killed in Christmas Day attackGreen Bay Press Gazette
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Attempted murder charge for man accused of shooting soldier – CNN International

December 27, 2011

The Associated Press

Attempted murder charge for man accused of shooting soldierCNN InternationalBy the CNN Wire Staff Christopher Sullivan, seen in his military uniform, was shot at a party in his honor. Los Angeles (CNN) — The man accused of shooting and paralyzing a US Army soldier at a homecoming party in the soldier's honor faces [...]

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Suspect caught in shooting which paralyzed soldier – CBS News

December 27, 2011

The Associated Press

Suspect caught in shooting which paralyzed soldierCBS NewsThe Los Angeles Times reported that Sullivan joined the military in 2009. Fabian Salazar, a soldier who served with Sullivan in Afghanistan, said Sullivan rushed back to try to rescue other soldiers after the bomb blast propelled him several feet, …Police arrest suspect in US soldier [...]

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