U.S. Army conducts final preparations, June 13, 2025, to take part in the upcoming parade commemorating the 250th birthday of the United States Army, June 14, 2025, in Washington D.C. During the day, the Army will present a full, interactive display on the National Mall, transitioning to a parade showcasing the history of the Army, flyovers, and a Golden Knights parachute demonstration at the White House Ellipse. The day will end with a concert and fireworks display. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Rebeca Soria)
A retired master sergeant recalled to active duty was court-martialed for raping three children. Master Sgt. (retired) William A. Brassfield, 63, pleaded guilty these crimes and was sentenced by the military judge to eight years in prison and reduction in grade to E-1 at his trial May 30 at the Fort Novosel Courtroom.
The mystery behind the disappearance of Army wife Mischa Johnson, 19, who went missing in July 2024 from her home at Schofield Barracks, is now resolved. Her husband, Pfc. Dewayne Arthur Johnson II, 29, pleaded guilty to killing his wife Mischa and her unborn child during his court-martial June 3 at the Wheeler Army Airfield Courtroom, Hawaii.
Army Spc. George Cornejo, 27, pleaded guilty to the unpremeditated murder of Sgt. Andrew P. Smith, 27, during his court-martial May 28 at the Fort Irwin Courtroom, Fort Irwin, Calif. The military judge sentenced Cornejo to 50 years in prison, reduction in rank to E-1 and a dishonorable discharge.
Army Spc. Blake E. Bedford, 27, was convicted of rape and sexually abusing a child at the conclusion of his court-martial May 27 at the Fort Stewart Courtroom. Bedford, a land combat electronic missile system repairer assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division, was sentenced by the military judge to 30 years in prison, reduction in rank to E-1 and a dishonorable discharge.
A soldier was convicted by a military judge of sexually assaulting a German local national during his court-martial May 21 at the Rose Barracks Courtroom. Army Sgt. Michael A. GarciaTapia, 28, a motor transport operator assigned to 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison, reduction in rank to E-1, total forfeitures of pay and allowances and a dishonorable discharge from the...
Army Spc. Skylar B. Griffin, 28, pled guilty to one specification of rape of a child, three specifications of sexual abuse of a child, and one specification of receiving child pornography during his court-martial May 22 at the Fort Bragg Courthouse. Pursuant to a plea agreement, a military judge sentenced Griffin to 15 years confinement and a dishonorable discharge for his crimes.
A soldier was sentenced by a military judge to 11 years in prison after pleading guilty to raping a child under the age of 12 during his court-martial May 1 at the Fort Stewart Courtroom. Sgt. Daniel C. Millikan, 31, a horizontal construction engineer assigned to the 92nd Engineer Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division Artillery, 3rd Infantry Division, also received a dishonorable discharge and was reduced in rank to E-1.
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