Army injustice: Thousands of soldiers slapped with misleading criminal record | Digital Originals

Soldiers and veterans say the Army's investigation of a now-defunct recruiting program left them with a criminal record even though they were never charged.
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[@mritalianhillbilly]

Military isn’t the problem, military leadership is the problem we have

[@ursulasmith6402]

Biden

[@germanstudent06]

Between Gen Miley and Gen "Betray-us" I certainly agree.

[@francesreed2203]

I'm very sad that 80 percent of the Republicans in the United States Senate said no to help Veterans suffering from burn pits

[@amhere2204]

​@@francesreed2203 That is not what happened... Dems stuffed it with pork.

[@amhere2204]

​@@francesreed2203 Democrats fault, if it was just for the vets would had done it but as usual Dems stuffed it with radical reckless spending that had nothing to do with vets.

[@tcherry4450]

Meanwhile millions literally millions of people have crossed our borders with impunity and are spending their time within the United States in $400 hotel suites in New York City with a free phone health care etc. etc. Absurdity. 😢

[@ChristianRaymondFilms]

Unreal !! Of course this admin puts Americans last once again

[@davidgribble263]

One word democraps !!!!!!!!

[@club4ghz]

Send They/Them to fight in Ukraine

[@Ducksinarow...]

Americans are devastated by this EVIL ADMINISTRATION

[@jayrowe6473]

... and yet America continues to slumber. If anybody thinks that Americans are "waking up" because they might pull a certain lever at the voting booth next month, then those people are in for a very rude awakening.

[@okinawasurfspots3184]

After 30 yrs in the Navy and another 6 yrs as a DOD civilian, I hate to see this but I am also not surprised. The level of incompetence that is in military law enforcement is sickening

[@kingpickle3712]

Retired Navy here and this isn't a new thing. I've seen people's lives ruined by the dumbest things imaginable. I helped the military court several times by being a bailiff and worked with people waiting for trial or processed out. I didn't realize how powerful loophole articles were till I worked there.

[@L1890G]

Anyone who served isn’t surprised by this at all. Which is unfortunate.

[@jpnewman1688]

And how many of these mad dogs became sheep dogs?

[@jpnewman1688]

@@L1890G I bet you voted repeatedly.

[@L.A55]

Biden administration Purposely destroying the United States Miilitary !!.

[@adrians417]

This one cuts deep! I was similarly investigated and never charged. I’ve been battling for 4 years with CID and the ABCMR to amend records. Finding out unexpectedly that you are a “criminal” in the eyes of others is absolutely heartbreaking and has lasting effects. I hope that my situation and many others situations can get fixed.

[@alexchad98]

Hold on tight, this has to end. Thanks for your service.

[@swanclawparadox7050]

*effects

[@adrians417]

@@swanclawparadox7050 grammar police you are so very helpful! Thank you dearly for all the halp.

[@1924Badmonkey]

@@adrians417 brother, forgive my ignorance, but this is the first I heard of this. I wish you and your fellow soldiers the best during these trying times.

[@swanclawparadox7050]

@@adrians417 either word is correct. I'm just f-ing with ya bro. I never passed 8th grade 🤣

[@lars_of_the_north]

During my time serving my country (4 oaths of office) I always felt like the greater enemy was behind me than in front of me. The only people I could trust were those next to me.

[@katpuss6564]

And you were right. The Military Establishment are bent. Young men EVERYWHERE are used as proxies for the VAMPIRE PARASITE'S GREED AND HEGEMONY. EXPENDABLE COLLATEROL?

[@jpnewman1688]

I bet you still believe you "serve and protect" America, right? Do you know who owns America and the West?

[@dylankrepps2169]

those are wise words I just hope our men have some competent people they can lean on seems the political faction is trying to insert their propaganda and get our troops ready to do deeds for them and not our country which scares the s*** out of me, why is it being allowed and republicans of certain powers have done nothing but verbally say they would with NO ACTION. I think someone needs to follow the money.

[@janetdibernardo9471]

Man...that was deep,but having family n friends that are basically family in the military,I completely get it n have heard the same countless times.Thank You for Your Service.GOD BLESS N PROTECT YOU.Salute.

[@NioRcity]

Open your eyes folks. Thank you for serving and sharing 🫡 you are loved

[@shavonnegreen1937]

This is horrible. 😔 I agree, there should be an independent agency that investigates this and people held accountable for the damage done to these soldiers lives and reputations.

[@vanpeters9751]

Lol just like black and poor people had to do for the damage done to them soldiers have it coming just like everyone else who suffers right it must be God will lol

[@richardgentry6996]

The ARMY. Sad. Ruined these Veterans Families Careers and Future. Even if it gets Overturned. SAD.

[@jpnewman1688]

@@richardgentry6996 I bet you voted every chance you got. SAD.

[@Revolutionistory]

The military investigating the military is a recipe for disaster

[@BedsOfChaos]

I wouldn’t be sure that another tree letter agency is the solution, we have a judicial system already, the Supreme Court can just order the executive branch to overhaul its military database

[@zylin2112]

Unreal, when no one wants to sign up for the service wonder who they will blame? This is beyond disgusting.

[@twerkinalisha7346]

That'd how it works, then they forget about us when we get injured and let us die at the hand of the VA.

[@roninkraut6873]

@@twerkinalisha7346 This is the most inexcusable of all. I think most Americans would be okay with taking care of every veteran for life instead of open borders (and free smart phones for them) and funding pork barrel projects.

[@wil7228]

They can't handle the truth !

[@ReeseL4D]

Putin could learn something from the US army.

[@paulsawczyc5019]

They have nothing to do with ant kind of "service" - they are trained killers and nothing more.

[@DebbiesSanctuary49]

Please don't let this story fade away! Keep it alive and let more people know whats happening and get these men justice!! This is no way to treat our soldiers!

[@user-ci1kz1cc6t]

No it's a horrible way to treat people serving their country but they are always treated like cannon fodder. They have been forced to get jabbed with the clot shots as well. How many of them will die or be maimed because of that?

[@NoName-mi8bm]

Uss Liberty type of fade away

[@noelvoss6744]

I'm so appalled. What an injustice. That's awful. God bless those men and their families. I hope they file a lawsuit.

[@poseidons_636]

Lawsuit against the government? Haha yeah ok good luck buddy

[@itsyooboii1464]

@@poseidons_636 Military going to have to realize the enemy is within the country. The people in Washington have put their interests first rather the safety of the American people and it needs to stop.

[@deontaywallaceescalade]

Yeah cause our military has been doing nothing but spread justice around the globe on behalf of our crooked politicians, right ? Maybe, just maybe the chicken came home to roost and the same nice people that sent them boot lickers to do great things in other countries are now doing them dirty too ... But hey , Biden might need them soon so .

[@JesusChristLovesYouBro]

Jesus Christ loves you so much. Never forget that. Repent your sins and turn your life to Him. Have a great day. ✝️❤️🕊️✝️

[@JesusChristLovesYouBro]

@@poseidons_636 Jesus Christ loves you so much. Never forget that. Repent your sins and turn your life to Him. Have a great day. ✝️❤️🕊️✝️

[@chadreynolds9698]

After 20 year in the Army this is not a surprise to me either. Leadership and staff above unit level are never held to account for the terrible decisions/policies they make.

[@colt.4598]

Very rare when it happens and it is usually hidden or swept under the rug.

[@jpnewman1688]

so you stayed in the Army for 20 years to learn that narcissists/sociopaths/psychopaths don't give a crap about others? or you really stayed for the benefits and fiat dollars created out of NOTHING by bankers in exchange for your life?

[@robwilson1516]

After 25 years I'll have to agree with you bother

[@nathancraig4480]

Over 20 myself and I wholeheartedly agree. There is no accountability for leadership above the brigade level...and rarely below that.

[@paulsheffler8146]

But the Leaders will earn disrespect from civilians. Yes it is perfectly moral to give them profane verbal abuse face to face

[@Theironbodysensei]

I was stationed on a Army base during the time. The army benefited off this with a spike enlistment. Kids don't enlist in the army. As a disabled vet, let me tell you the government won't have your back.

[@YearsOVDecay1]

Disabled vets are the only thing anyone needs to see to get an idea of how the government treats those who risked their lives fighting for American interests. It sickens me. Thank you for your service sir. This government might not appreciate you but I do, we do.

[@williamrhurst74]

The best one is a VA Dr asking why are you so angry? Well its cause joining the military has become a joke. We serve the Defense contractors and not the people. People dont want more fake wars. Thats why we’re angry.

[@iamshredder3587]

Yeah being US Miltary Personel sure doesn't mean what it used to now anyway. Used to be the good guys, respected and seen as such the world over. Even by our enemies. Now.... especially under this current regime... they're not seeking the Constitution or the People. They're serving the regime. Which most certainly isn't either. Near on downright treason even. Like the regime. Sad but true. Sad I can't think of them in anything like the same way as I think of my heroic Grandfather for example.

[@abbyv8009]

I’ve been in for 6 years. Getting ready to get out. I can tell you I entered being one person and am getting out a completely different one. I’m not happy.

[@Backup610]

I’m 17 and want to join the military what do you think would be the best branch to join

[@nitrocatofficial6939]

It’s terrifying really, I’ve grown up afraid I’d be wrongfully imprisoned but always told myself “just be certain to be and stay a law abiding citizen and there will be nothing to worry about” only these people did that and still got records.

[@zachwesthoff692]

being a law abiding person isnt safe enough when it come to the government

[@gosolvideos]

Unfortunately there is a lot of reasons government can make up law just to take you freedom away the only way is play their game and have high powered corrupt lawyers who knows the judges and law

[@nitrocatofficial6939]

@@zachwesthoff692 agreed

[@gregorbouldo4352]

25 years in the military, every time I even smell the CID and OSI I get chills down the spine. You are guilty until proven innocent by those institutions and proof is your burden exclusively.

[@patrickwells4553]

That's the entire UCMJ process in general, not just CID or OSI.

[@EternalNourishments]

Where do they get this principle of law ? 😂

[@drew65sep]

No different than any other law enforcement. It's all the same. You gotta prove your own innocence.

[@therealcydel]

Then they hit you with perspective is reality

[@humansvd3269]

I hate OSI.

[@Brando23Commando]

What a farce. Ruining peoples lives is deplorable.

[@jpnewman1688]

Play stupid game, win stupid prizes.

[@Brando23Commando]

@@jpnewman1688 did you even watch the video. What an ignorant response to my statement

[@odinslain2608]

These soliderz are getting exactly what they signed up for.

[@nelsonmcatee3721]

@@jpnewman1688 get lost troll😡

[@ceasarcruz8312]

*laughs in overbearing government*

[@vemarj2802]

"It is hard to imagine a more stupid or more dangerous way of making decisions than by putting those decisions in the hands of people who pay no price for being wrong." -- Thomas Sowell

[@strattuner]

exactly and lately they've been wrong a lot,matter of fact ,it is infectious behavior,the more people do it,the more they seem to get away with it,you know evil begat s evil

[@fortusvictus8297]

Nice and funny, especially since it cuts counter to the videos claims. These soldiers defrauded the US taxpayer and thought they got away with it because they were guard and not held under the UCMJ...but CID put in warrants for them which flags their background checks, even though CID can't arrest them anymore because they are not in the military anymore. Sweet ironic justice where none seemed to ever be forthcoming.

[@schizoidboy]

Unfortunately that's who we have in government now, no one takes account for anything.

[@wilfredscheibe8403]

Hawkeye: War isn’t Hell. War is war, and Hell is Hell. And of the two, war is a lot worse. Father Mulcahy: How do you figure that, Hawkeye? Hawkeye: Easy, Father. Tell me, who goes to Hell? Father Mulcahy: Sinners, I believe. Hawkeye: Exactly. There are no innocent bystanders in Hell. War is chock full of them - little kids, cripples, old ladies. In fact, except for some of the brass, almost everybody involved is an innocent bystander

[@plentinough7222]

I saw that episode. I remember well how integral MASH was in the 70’s but I was not quite into the show yet as an adolescent. Now thankfully, I am able to watch and appreciate. Thanks for sharing. Here’s to the truth, justice and the American way…Better days!

[@ditch9802]

First rule you learn in the Army is to never volunteer for anything.

[@blackjack3355]

When I was in high-school I was charged and the cases were dismissed. I then joined the Army and got a bachelors degree in Criminal Justice, just to then be denied by State Police based on the police report and the charges brought up when I was a teenager. This federal data base system is ruining lives.

[@cherylroberts771]

Do companies like open ai and neuralink get to misuse thier equipment and assault me and not get held accountable for it?? Who is running those ""super computers "" it's definitely huge. It's all about the non consent and abuse and the extended held against my will. Open ai Neuralink scientists are open ai and did not really agree with my comment.. I let then do that it's like getting an approval so I am not severely hurt for speaking out.. They think it's them saying they're the boss in my opinion.. NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW.. It's fun and games until one realizes freedom is nearly impossible.. if possible at all. All documentaries are missing getting T.I.s medical professionals to confirm it for law enforcement investigations.. Free the T.I.s

[@Headbanger9000]

thats the point

[@nostradamus7648]

File an expungement

[@blackjack3355]

@@nostradamus7648 You cannot expunge a police report. The arrest itself will always be there in the federal data base. Expungement doesn’t mean a thing and all departments specifically ask ALL your history, including expungement.

[@nostradamus7648]

@@blackjack3355 Copied this from Google. It applies to Texas. Your state may or may not be different. In certain cases, Texas individuals are able to have their criminal record expunged (i.e. cleared), or they may petition for their record (including juvenile records) to be sealed through a nondisclosure order.Sep 26, 2022

[@homer5802]

The way our government treats our volunteers during and after their service. Is horrible. I can't believe anybody wants to join any branch of the military

[@bobdole1570]

I’m glad I ETS’d in 09. Best decision I ever made was to GTFO as soon as my initial contract was up. 2 deployments in 4 years with essentially training for the next deployment in between years was horseshit.

[@357SWAGNUM_MAGA_X]

People are broke and have no choice

[@lmrushing7375]

Recruitment is down. They have lowered standards to get soldiers. The soldiers have little to no military bearing and feel quite free to refuse a direct order. This is pathetic. Weak military, at risk nation!

[@homer5802]

@@357SWAGNUM_MAGA_X I own two businesses and am having a hard time finding people who want to work. There's plenty of opportunities so they can't blame it that.

[@incelisshowing3247]

The wise would understand that with or without a corrupt system in place for the military, the military is needed regardless due to foreign threats. Disband the police and allow the criminals to flow, disband the military and allow the other countries the opportunity to ursurp. Society would fall pretty quickly with out both

[@denisetabner9011]

What a Disgrace to our service members! This attorney should file a class action lawsuit!

[@ronnieman87]

Good luck suing the US government and the FBI.

[@jamessephar9458]

Military members cannot sue the military whether they are still on active duty or not.

[@jpnewman1688]

It's hilarious so many Americans still believe they live in a democracy or republic.

[@ryanrogers8211]

@@jpnewman1688 We never have lived in a democracy thank God. A democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what's for dinner.

[@sw417]

Denise: Not being insulting, but you don't have any idea what the process is like. Class Action cannot be applied to the military. You have to go through the board of corrections in Arlington VA., to plea your case to correct your page 11. It's a long and exhausting process that never fully restores your reputation.

[@martinoneal316]

The last guy said a mouthful. ... " We are not being given the rights we fought for" ...as a veteran myself this makes me sick...

[@therookie8872]

At the end of the day if you’re a serviceman the government owns you, you don’t have a say. You signed that contract.

[@JHERI493]

As a serviceman, yes you’re under contract but people still need their basic human rights. As a veteran, seeing freedoms being ripped away from everyone, including myself, who fought to keep the rights. Yes it should make you sick. Makes me sick!

[@markchapman826]

It Makes me sick and I never served. It's Sad How Corrupt The FBI is and all of the Lives that they are Affecting. Im sure there are probably a few that did this Recruitment and can Find a Job and Probably Commited Suicide because they thought yhey were doing the Right Thing. I hope the Higher Ups that commited these Crimes are still alive and get the KARMA that is Do To Them.

[@sijul6483]

This is the 'nation' the military fought to create, all in the name _security_ and _safety._

[@Mr_Nibblesworth]

Thank you for everything

[@w.s.2102]

Can’t get much more “Thank you for your service” than this

[@saintely475]

The Kenyan Skidmark force retired me 3 days before I pinned E-7, called me back to service for 13 months the day before I officially retired, denied my promotion and had me work for two guys that were below me on the promotion list....

[@JamesHarris-rl5zj]

Our country and the US Army was in need. And these exceptional soldiers stepped up to the challenge and delivered with amazing results. And now they are the victims of an undue process as a result of poor leadership. Is anyone surprised that Army recruiting is at abysmal levels? Someone in Congress needs to hold the US Army accountable to take corrective actions.

[@bedtimebiblechat7152]

Congress are nothing but incompetent thieves themselves and they never do anything to help people only to help themselves. There's nothing in it for them. There's no money coming in the back door for them so they won't help anyone unless they get paid big time.

[@martinburns7928]

@James Harris; This may very well be a marker, One that signifies Ones willingness of taking up Armes, On U.S.A. soil !

[@jpnewman1688]

Really? They should all be indicted as war criminals for taking part in illegal wars and committed crimes against humanity.

[@jpnewman1688]

@@martinburns7928 nope. Most Americans will be happy when bankers own everything.

[@juicybiscuit527]

​@@jpnewman1688 Except that isn't true, so sit down and let the grownups talk. We understand that you're not very bright, and because of this fact, you shouldn't participate in political conversations.

[@zahidkhan5733]

Thank you to the reporters and producers who actually cared enough to report this injustice.

[@lisaannp]

I am SO SORRY for all they are going through. This is beyond disgusting.

[@mb8219]

Me too :( So sorry for how things are

[@NazriB]

Lies again? DC United Debit Card

[@julierobson2247]

My heart goes out to these fine men, I hope you all get justice as this is appalling Australia 🇦🇺

[@weseehowcommiegoogleis3770]

Better look at your own Gov.

[@jpnewman1688]

@@weseehowcommiegoogleis3770 and don't forget to vote.

[@randyrenner7643]

@@backwatersage better yet FIX the problem. We need our military.

[@randyrenner7643]

@@backwatersage so you don't think we need our military?

[@tgs9740]

Australia is already gone.

[@ShaneSchimpf]

This story is not only tragic, its also infuriating that the military intentionally ruined the lives of so many soldiers that participated in the program. Less than 500 charged out of over 100k cases??? Time for the brass involved who sold out our soldiers to be held accountable. They should have to experience what these innocent soldiers have gone thru.

[@riprapter6322]

They did all this to cover the azzes of the Commanders responsible for the corruption and the top military leadership. That's my two cents worth, anyway.

[@SatanIsTheLord]

What about those murdered by your soldiers?

[@exteriorized]

The brass that failed to effectively stand up for their men should be held accountable and at minimum reduced to private rank to relearn what it means to be accountable.

[@dawnfire82]

@@SatanIsTheLord That's literally what you do to the enemy. Hence the term, "enemy," Mr. SatanIsTheLord. lol

[@ShaneSchimpf]

@@dawnfire82 trolls like that don't even deserve a response.

[@scottthomas8894]

I joined the marines for dessert storm. On the day I was going to ship out from Lansing, MI, MEPPS center, I was denied because of getting caught with a couple joints at school when I was 15. So after that no branch would take me. I was real mad for many years over that. Looking back now I’m 54, I probably dodged a bullet.

[@danettecadzow9837]

Hope this issue gets more exposure. It seems many of our Federal law enforcement agencies need complete overhauls.

[@strattuner]

@Johnny Midnight its needed to be done yesterday

[@Durka-Durka]

No more diversity hires

[@brentiers]

They all need an overhaul, but many need to be disbanded.

[@martinburns7928]

@d.c; With all respect; You are to kind! Give the boot, out into the other World (civilian) Any/And All endorsements of this USofA, ? I don’t know what to call it !

[@jpnewman1688]

@Johnny Midnight and how you are going to do that? Maybe vote for the right narcissists/sociopaths/psychopaths again will help?

[@3DPDK]

This may seem cynical, but my father told me when I joined the Navy, "Do your job without hesitation and give it 110% effort, but never volunteer, and if you are offered a job or task with the choice to turn it down, always, always, ALWAYS, turn it down". When Uncle Sam offers you money to do something that there is already a department specifically for that purpose, it means they are screwing up, and sometimes, it might be that someone high up is looking to put the blame on someone else.

[@freenclearkc2012]

Your father was a very smart man. Ahead of the curve.

[@bigsidable]

RANK HAS IT PRIVILEGES.

[@chazzmccloud36]

I've learned a similar lesson working on the corporate world. No good deed goes unpunished, and if an incompetent member of management can toss a hard working and naive underling to the wolves in order to cover up their incompetence, they will not hesitate.

[@arthurpendragon3000]

There is a reason for the phrase "NEVER volunteer!"

[@jwseibert1059]

Never Again Volunteer Yourself That's what I was told Navy stands for after I volunteered for what I thought was laundry duty but ended up being scraping paint off bathroom stalls because the of a poem that said "they thought they could stop me by talking my pen,but the shithouse poet strikes again"

[@MLA56]

This is an unspeakable outrage. The Army blew this one badly. I spent 30 years in the Regular Army, including 5 1/2 years in various combat assignments. I'm also rated a permanently and totally disabled veteran due to wounds and injuries in service. This is a disgrace. It casts a shadow over the entire Army as well as we veterans. The next Congress MUST right this wrong. Contact your Congressman and your Senators! THIS CANNOT STAND. And to my younger Brothers this has affected, DON'T GIVE UP! WE'RE WITH YOU!

[@juneelle370]

It needs to be truly, independently investigated but it’s well known that recruiters are incentivized to lie to recruits. I’m not saying they did but this is a common thing.

[@fairstnaimelastenaime1346]

the army blew the democrats badly.....or vice versa. I'm forced to constantly hear them in radio ads talking about their mates and commanders committing suicide with guns, so "lock up your weapons, help prevent suicide" as if that was remotely the problem....korea [and japan] wouldn't have the highest rates in the world of suicide.

[@mekolame]

Yeah yesterday my family got a call from " a friend" of my brother's and it was a recruiter that managed to sneak in an appointment, and that's when my brother told our parents about it, and they were pisssed. Mind you my father was army, and wasn't surprised too much nowadays. That's my rambling that no one probably wanted to read but yeah.

[@gailhitson7340]

@@juneelle370 They've been telling our young men and women these same lies since the 1960's. It is disgusting. It must stop. The draft is better than this nasty mess. I believe they royally messed up and cannot convict nor clear these military personnel. In such as instance they must clear the individual of wrong doing, thank them for their service to our nation, and allow them the respect, dignity, and honor that all who defend our freedoms deserve.

[@gailhitson7340]

Thank you for your service.

[@mblake0420]

Why is an "arrest" part of a criminal record anyway? No conviction no record is how it should be for anyone

[@suemullins5213]

This has been going on for decades! My Dad who was in the military in the 1950's was demoted to private after 10 years of service and being a Sgt 1st class because his captain wanted him to fix a plane that had a sever fluid leak and my Dad said it couldn't be fixed in time because of lack of parts. My Dad refused to sign off that it was ready to fly. Luckily, my Dad learned how to work on jet engines and after leaving the service shortly after that incident he was employed by open wheel racing legends, Mario Andretti and A J Foyt as a mechanic. Only then was he considered a good mechanic and led a good life .

[@sickofcrap8992]

Yep, if you don't do what your superior tells you to do, even if it's illegal, immoral, or could get people killed, you're the problem. Officers need to be held accountable for the insane demands they think they are entitled to punish others for.

[@maxbigaveli3791]

Decades? Every since the civil war. Black people were the first to go through this then it became fair game for anyone wearing the uniform after the first world war. Back in 2000 soldiers were asked if they'd fire on American civilians if they were ordered to. They don't care about soldiers or the people.

[@JeepCherokeeful]

Ended up well, that’s an awesome life!

[@Bobbysmith54999]

Sounds like cap tbh…

[@xblackxabyssx1983]

not wrong officers and their mindset are a huge problem even after out of the military ive been a diesel mechanic for 10 years and lost a job i had been at for awhile only 2 weeks after they hiired a new female former officer shop manager i was fired based on decisions she had made and rather then own up to it since i was still fairly new about 5 months i was the fall guy for decisions she had made that i had been trying to tell others was going to cost alot of money on a transmission i kept having to pull and reinstall on a truck based on her and another tech from a different locations whims.

[@wildflowerwanderer535]

This is unbelievable. God bless our soldiers.

[@MrIdasam]

Why is this unbelievable? This is what govt. and the agents of govt. do. The only things that govt is good at is, steeling, killing, lying, and spending.

[@luisvelez5695]

God does not bless Soldiers .

[@wildflowerwanderer535]

@@luisvelez5695 you're mistaken

[@Mr.Pickles519]

Now, how the hell do you expect me to commit to 4 years of that? The army isn't even TRYING to correct this injustice? Then don't lecture me about honor.

[@mikecude4167]

I remember g-rap. I do remember recruiters using it to benefit themselves and people they knew. I’m willing to bet there is much more corruption than anyone would ever admit. However, these former soldiers should be given a fair investigation and charges need to be dropped or filed. This is pure BS these men are going through. Government corruption is disgusting, I’ve been trampled by my fair share of it and there is zero recourse and zero accountability.

[@peapodprescot1671]

Amen brother. I remember g-rap, wasn't a thing for active duty and glad for it.

[@teresasteeber8060]

This is unacceptable and heartbreaking for these soldiers and their families. May God bless them and help them get the truth out there🙏

[@jpnewman1688]

Yes. May the Federal Reserve Gods give those poor ignorant soldiers a little more of the fiat money that's created out of NOTHING, amen.

[@t.g.7180]

Can’t trust big organizations, that goes for our gooberment too

[@ziggystardust7888]

U can Help 🍒♥️🍒 VOTE ALL NEW RED !!! Save America !!!

[@snuffle2269]

I "adopted" a soldier in 2003 just before the march north to Baghdad and supported him and his units through multiple assignments in Iraq and Afghanistan. I saw how military CID along with social workers charged him with allegations a step-daughter made because she didn't want to redeploy to Germany and learned what to say from a special behavioral school she was in. As a former officer and veteran I am DISGUSTED with what our military has become. I never heard about this program. No wonder recruiting is having a numbers and quality problem. Take your EMMA videos and all the bad press on CRT and WOKEness and LIVE WITH IT. I'm not even going into forced vaccinations, rejected religious objections to it and the damaged to bodies from the MRNA.

[@rlight7334]

As I was watching this, I was wondering if those to use their LGBTQ credentials are just having their records wiped clean. It wouldn’t surprise me at all. I have been vocally supportive of the military since the 80s when I was a military wife. The past couple of years have made me so sad.

[@genematthew]

Richard Kroll - Amen Bro. You said it all.

[@sandramoore8663]

Amen to all u mentioned

[@larrybarnett5799]

thank you

[@jackieprasek179]

The stepdaughter sounds like the manipulation of my daughter and I do not believe in the me too movement. More people lie because they want their way or to harm someone they're mad at just like the st ùpìd red flag laws...

[@kevinbowker2385]

Absolutely disgusting and despicable. Thanks to Fox for shining a light on this.

[@davidbailey7206]

“Why are we struggling to recruit potential candidates?” -US Army Leadership

[@sonyareyes1732]

This makes me sick & I pray to God that these men have women get their day in court & win!!

[@jeffepstein4138]

Sorry. Court, like the military, IS government, and thus is FUBAR. Lol.

[@maxjerdan8566]

my heart breaks for these men. may things turn around favorably for them.

[@godsarchitect111]

It’s not just men, women serve too! I’m not a man, don’t forget all of the service members!

[@TheGadgetwiz]

Shouldn’t the people who submitted false records be charged with submitting false records?

[@kehaulani1467]

Precisely. And, for all the innocents charged, the CID should be charged for each false reporting.

[@whatroads4x4]

I remember when i wanted to join the miliatry...my recruiter was guiding me into falsifying records. I got a misdeamenor on my record which may or may mighta.disqualified me from.joining..i decided to do the right thing and not lie my way in. Now im.better off as a corporate jet mechanic

[@lapensulo4684]

Senior Leaders, Officers/Warrants/NCOs are the ones who submitted the records.

[@annatairova17]

There’s NO CHARGES in the army - above the law.

[@iamnotamused317]

@@annatairova17 No. You are wrong. Falsification of Official Documents is a thing. What we have here isn't an "above the law" thing. It's a cowardice thing.

[@Maoud2]

“Why are our recruiting numbers so low these days?” *scratches head*

[@Dustin922]

This is so disgusting at every level. These guys and girls were doing what the military wanted them to do and now they are getting punished for it. And they wonder why recruitment is at an all time low. I would never want to serve these cowards in any way.

[@SpaceRanger187]

Same as veterans pay.. look up the Arellano case, how that is even a discussion for veterans is crazy.. The worst part about all of it, is people refuse to get off their phones and fight back

[@peteshour768]

I was lied to in 1970 by a Army recruiter. He promised me a Certificate in my file to follow me to Basic Training. The Certificate of Guarantee was for Small Arms Repair School. No certificate followed and I was sent to Viet Nam as a Infantry soldier. We were shot at on a regular basis and almost lost my life numerous times behind enemy lines. Many of my fellow soldiers never made it back. We walked through defoliated mountain tops, lived and slept in the jungle with leeches, snakes, spiders and mosquitoes. Our cuts festered into gangreen rotting flesh. All for the sake of fighting Communism. When I returned after a year, I went to the recruitment office and the recruiter was long gone.

[@riprapter6322]

I was promised that I would get the job of Loadmaster on jets if I joined the Air Force. I did, but the recruiter did not tell me that if I had not passed all the different tech schools and survival class or failed to get a high-security clearance, they could put me to scrubbing toilets for 4-6 years and I would have no choice about it.

[@smyers820gm]

You could still track him down. You knew his name and rank. You knew his duty station the recruiting office he worked out of. That’s enough to find anybody in the military.

[@smyers820gm]

@@riprapter6322 your story is complete BS. 😂

[@Taniz7683]

😢

[@katpuss6564]

DID anyone ever tell you what Communism was? Sharing resources, treating everyone equally, helping the weakest. working together to build a better life and community As against the US motto. Survival of the fittest, Dog eat dog, Master and slave, Inequality, Disrespect of disabled and infirm. No medicare. MAFIA rules.

[@positivelybeautiful1]

Thank goodness Mr. O Connell for helping these veterans. Joining the military is voluntary and currently it’s harder and harder to find young healthy men and women recruits. I served in the Navy for 8 years. At 23, I was very patriotic and so I believe many our young service join for call of duty. To be treated like this is unacceptable. I hope justice will be serve for those falsely accused and that they will be exonerated and measures taken to pay for their pain and sufferings just like any civilian lawsuits.

[@jpnewman1688]

i bet you believed you "serve and protect" America, right? who owns America and the West? you?

[@greggorybingham1032]

Chances are DoD will also sweep this under the rug, and if there are payments, they will be small and basically worthless, or paid after these service members are long gone. CID will not review these title cases because they are too good at dodging responsibility.

[@positivelybeautiful1]

Yes, government are immune to lawsuits, but if it’s injustice, then it needs to the Public needs to hear about it so that this scenario will never be repeated again if our government want to increase a voluntary recruitment

[@dilloncivitarese5765]

If it were voluntary you would be able to leave whenever you want

[@jpnewman1688]

@@greggorybingham1032 I bet most Americans today don't know what happened after WWI with the bonus army.

[@freddysanchez4292]

Another example of how our bureaucratic government has failed our troops.

[@noncompliant4316]

Treating people as criminals without due process seems to be common in the US lately.

[@butbunsin9044]

There is nothing equal.

[@catbird7007]

And the real criminals in power walk away. Justice will come in God's good time, though.

[@kpal2946]

These Men gave blood sweat and tears and they and their families sacrificed so much only to have lives and careers ripped out from them. Absolutely disgusting.

[@David-wc7lx]

So, when the Army needs boots on the ground they throw money around without proper oversight. Afterwards, the Army startst blaming/destroying the innocent without proper oversight. Conclusion: the Army lacks the integrity to care about proper oversight. Why would they ever have a recruiting problem? Someone needs to step up and get this fixed.

[@turninmonyin2noise978]

Washington has NO integrity!!! Politicians All lie lie and lie more.They decide their own salaries and stipends while promising to help the American people who owe the world many trillions of dollars ( that’s 15 zeros) while the Politicians all make themselves Multi- millionaires. Protect themselves with laws so they can’t be held responsible. VOTE THEM ALL OUT!!!

[@chezzysquatch]

The whole military is a scam. All those service members do POINTLESS TASK FOR DAYS. They waste money like no other. It’s all a joke.

[@Dana-rz1vn]

This breaks my heart! I come from a Military so Police family. Thank you for your Service 🙏🇺🇲♥️

[@jsttv]

I’m so sorry and feel for you guys. I pray that justice will prevail.

[@ChristianRaymondFilms]

That’s absolutely absurd, this country has gone backwards fast.

[@beckyhibler5668]

And you need to thank the Democratic party for that in just two years they have almost destroyed this country I say almost they haven't got there yet the people are awakened we are awakened so watch out Washington we know your corruption and how deep it goes🙏🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸UNITED WE STAND 🙏🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@club4ghz]

Send They/Them to fight in Ukraine

[@seemev2.0phuckbootube78]

2 years! Didn't think this is even possible. Backwards is right. What use to be right is now wrong. What use to be wrong is now right.

[@taniadenise5145]

Like the Bible says; good will be called evil and evil good. Sweet for bitter and bitter for sweet…

[@ConstitutionalConservative888]

Same here in the United Communist Governments of Australia.

[@hisservants8003]

Just Heartbreaking! God Bless our soldiers!

[@margieryne6220]

This nation has gone crazy!

[@sherivanderzanden6444]

Thank you for this report. I had no idea this was going on. I pray someone is able to shed light on this problem and get things changed around. God bless this men for serving out country. Don’t give up. 🙏🇺🇸

[@sandyedens9222]

This is extremely unsettling and needs absolute urgency in investigating. These people who did all the right things need to be supported and their records cleared immediately. God bless them.

[@yamama7265]

Who do you think stole all the money and came up with these fake charges

[@ArmyScoutMom]

Sandy Edens we must write our senators, share the story with them and demand Justice!

[@mariaygonzalez83]

@@yamama7265 government, congress or even military leadership.

[@riprapter6322]

I saw a video on KZbin. It showed a man who was proven not to be drinking by breathalyzer and blood test, but still the cops gave him a DUI when he was totally innocent. It ruined his life. He was a pilot and this went on his permanent record even though he had drank nothing. Later the cop was proven wrong and these cops were given incentives to write as many DUI tickets as possible because the city wanted the money from the fines.

[@payableondeath9091]

@@yamama7265 good point, the part of the system where you get extra incentives needs to be demonetized, then you will truly see who will stand up for our country

[@GBGuns]

Next please do one on the 70,000 Soldiers and Marines illegally discharged during the Obama-era drawdown. A law suit was won forcing the Army to relook several cases including mine. Now seven years later I'm still waiting for justice.

[@slimyjimmy1589]

army loves preaching about accountability to you while your a trainee, but if you stay in long enough and reach a certain rank, accountability gets thrown off a cliff.

[@ursulasmith6402]

They don't wantbto pay the retirement.

[@slimyjimmy1589]

@@ursulasmith6402 sadly I have to agree, but it's sad to know that we as soldiers live in a society where we defend the rights of others will seemingly having non of our own.

[@theskeptic965]

Yep

[@AccordionJoe1]

Years ago, I went on 6 months' active duty for basic and advanced training before returning to my National Guard unit. I and thousands of other Guardsmen and Reservists at Fort Leonard Wood were released at 178 days instead of the 180 days called for. I found out later that in order to be eligible for VA benefits, one has to serve a minimum of consecutive days on active duty. So we all were cheated out of our veteran's benefits. Then I learned that the same thing happened to every single Guardsman in my battalion. No wonder almost no one re-enlists in the NG when their six-year term is up.

[@chuckseminski5781]

That sounds like military brass are much like corporate management, which is where they're aiming to go when they retire.

[@majorlee76251]

I was active for 210 days for basic and air, no one at the reserve unit was awake at the switch when the reserve liaison called who was a full colonel. The tech at the unit got caught not doing her job and got an unpaid vacation. Never liked me. I went over to the air force later.

[@xancypillosi9497]

Wow. Crazy. My brother is a disabled vet - Marine - and surprisingly he gets 40k plus a year, plus he's an RN , so he does pretty well for himself. But he has horrible PTSD. My cousins is a AF PJ and he's ready to get out , can't stand the bs that the military has become

[@r3altalangodfrey39]

too be fair, most of the VAs are filled with leftists, so depending on the VA...you might not get the care you need.

[@vmv--5409]

Does that mean that the Army Benefits that are Supposed to be given to you , such as ; GI Bill & VA Home loans , We're Not Given to you to Use in Life ? Doesn't Every Military Enlisted Person get those Same , Standard Military Benefits ,. Just for Joining the Military , Regardless of How Much Military Service has been Served?

[@Evil_Teddy]

And people wonder why recruitment levels are at an all time low. People listen, people see. It's not worth it anymore.

[@warrenlewis3977]

Levels are low because people can't pass the ASVAB or the physical. Don't forget that part.

[@BigDaddyJinx]

@@warrenlewis3977 Yeah but they're changing all those rules to allow more unqualified people to enlist.

[@dustywilson5461]

People don't care about qualifying because why care about qualifying for an institution that mistreats and disrespects the people it depends on?

[@pompeythegreat297]

@Warren Lewis That's a smaller factor. A bigger factor is people not wanting to join because the military can't win a war, and not possibly dieing for a lie. 20 years for what????? Don't blame anyone.

[@warrenlewis3977]

@@pompeythegreat297 that's YOU talking. Young men will always want to enlist,. they just don't qualify.

[@vsgamer1173]

And yet they wonder why their recruiting numbers are so low , hope these soldiers get through with this and have a good ending .

[@bnn32-c7s]

Wow, from UK, respect and love to these forces members, you deserve so much better than this. Most gov's. now care for the rights of other countries people than their own, never mind the ones who defend that country.

[@lanakopeikin4014]

These soldiers only have good intentions, then they just get slapped in the face for defending their country!

[@adamlohr5547]

I got called 3-4 times about this, not one person who “recruited me” ever spoke to me. It was a joke. Recruiters just split the money with their recruits.

[@suebaughn2153]

Sorry to hear this about our Soldier's defending their Country .We the people need to take back our country and take of the Soldiers. Vote them out in November

[@robynfitzsimmons1137]

The things that are done to good people is heart bresking but real criminals get away with so much all the time. It is just disgraceful. I feel for these men and their families..

[@SunnyCarnivore]

Because criminals are running the country

[@rickallman1318]

Thanks to the current political crisis, they have weaponized the legal system! Be aware of! GoBrandon

[@chezzysquatch]

@@SunnyCarnivore yep

[@kingnothing5678]

Why would I join the army if soldiers are treated as subhuman?

[@tommyanomaly6193]

Don't you just love the federal government?

[@js-di6ly]

No

[@williamtehero8720]

It's the Biden Administration that is decimating our country! Corrupt to the core!

[@jayrowe6473]

Not at all.

[@Highgear145]

Yet americans continue to kneel down to them as if voting will magically fix this issue

[@3DPDK]

This isn't so much "the federal government" as in congress and presidential administration, it's military command and the military Criminal Investigation Department. The CID is similar to the FBI but it's internal to the military and commanded by the Pentagon. It's all federal government but this is like the second head of a two headed beast with a mind and will of it's own.

[@elianaboer7593]

That is so horrible. God bless those men and their families. So much corruption and we are all losing our basic rights. So horrible for those that served to be treated like this.

[@ce641]

Well then who stole the money if they're all being wrongfully accused

[@cristyjohnson]

How absolutely HORRIFIC! As a veteran, I am appalled and embarrassed. My prayers are with all of these affected.😭😭❤️‍🩹🙏🙏

[@michaelguthrie8878]

yeah, that's gonna help.

[@skeletalremains3860]

Thank you for your service fellas and may God protect you from the betrayal of your own!

[@donnacook8994]

Government abuse and red tape inaccuracies causing harm to soldiers. Really sorry for them and their families. God bless them all and thank you for serving. This veteran's daughter appreciates you all!

[@brendaann727]

Praying the truth comes out for them all and they get vindicated. 🕊🕊🕊

[@donnacook8994]

@@brendaann727 Me too! Thank you for caring about our vets and loved ones! 🙏🤩

[@brendaann727]

@@donnacook8994 -Thank you too!🥰♥

[@brendaann727]

@Winston -Whoever is voting against or stopping veteran benefits is WRONG, I don't care who they are.

[@TheBroDude777]

My heart goes out to the service personnel of our nation.

[@jamesparker1071]

As an Airborne veteran, I believe the performance and morale of the troops is a direct reflection of the character and integrity of the leadership. I am disgusted with Austin, an ineffective affirmative action hero, and Milley, his 🌈 warrior sidekick with many unearned medals. And the corrupt people who appointed them should be in prison.

[@seemev2.0phuckbootube78]

Amen !

[@arthurpendragon3000]

Milley committed treason by bypassing the chain of command and telling a foreign power he would give them warning of our military actions.

[@ReneMacias1978]

Relax Parker. He should be done looking into white rage and get on this soon. Don't hold your breath though. SF

[@droman752]

Holy crap and me here over ten years ago couldn’t recruit anyone. I’m glad I didn’t because I still have a career in the Army. I hope these people get the justice they deserve. God bless y’all

[@droman752]

@George in my case yes

[@dleechong]

@George he literally said “I hope these people get the justice they deserve”

[@minobs4737]

@George glad you dodged a bullet doesn't mean you're automatically glad someone else wasn't able to do the same.

[@WeThePeopleNC]

@George he didn't say that at all. He even said he hopes they get justice. Don't be a Karen. What was your MOS?

[@kingpickle3712]

I've seen this type of stuff happen soo many times in the military. People are aware of these issues but are allowed to stay to benefit those in charge.

[@Lugnut-uv7ff]

And they wonder why recruiting numbers are low….

[@paulnieuwhof9768]

Betrayed by their own military and bureaucrats. Absolutely shameful.

[@UNH2001]

I remember this program -- I was in the Army National Guard and they were pushing this hard at the time...the service members should not be punished for participating in this program.

[@jpnewman1688]

it could have been worse. how many of these soldiers got killed or wounded in illegal wars as a result of this scheme?

[@Cl0ckcl0ck]

@@jpnewman1688 How many ended it themselves?

[@jacquelinedriver2084]

This is just sickening! So many good people suffering, God give you strength to deal with this.

[@vld7850]

AMEN! - AND JUSTICE!!

[@mamaj6028]

This is absolutely disgusting !

[@keh-dalia809]

This is insane. Wouldn't each recruitment be well documented in the records, from the information being typed into the recruitment program, to the fact that those who actually enlist would be documented to go through their training program! Therefore it would only be a process of illumination of which names were never found to have gone through the training program, and then looking at the records to see who claimed them as a legitimate recruitment and got payed for it. And we all know they take ALL your info to get recruited, so does that mean their initial recruiting web site was completely faulty, not secure, safe, or going to any army database? That sounds like a lawsuit on the army or government is in order!

[@tequilastraightup595]

Most military service members refer to military intelligence as a oxymoron for a reason.

[@t.g.7180]

They pick young naive recruits for a reason. Never trust big organizations, esp our gooberment

[@jaxjax2011]

It sounds to me like what happened was that some recruitment offices were taking names of people who were already entering basic training, and entering them into this system as if they had recruited them personally. (To get kickbacks from this program). Unfortunately, calling everyone who went into training during this period and seeing if they remember their recruiter IS the best was to investigate this, at least initially. They should then FOLLOW UP on the suspicious cases, though, instead of giving innocent people criminal records.

[@tequilastraightup595]

@@jaxjax2011 you could of asked me what my recruiters name was in boot camp, and I wouldn't have been able to tell you. Never mind they asked those people 5 to 10 years after the fact.

[@jaxjax2011]

@@tequilastraightup595 I agree, it's extremely silly.

[@seeingimages]

Everything from that entire investigation should be thrown out, reversed, and all records should be expunged completely.

[@SoloRenegade]

absolutely.

[@marlonhouston6685]

And they should be well compensated for their inconveniences.

[@eXHackeR]

@@marlonhouston6685 that’s the big part. They need financial compensation to make up for lost income

[@NIGHTOWL-jf9zt]

Our Country, Our Government will never ever admit to wrong doing, especially in situations they created. The Government will get what they want at any cost, and the people will have hell to pay! To all who served, thank you for your service and your sacrifice.

[@francesmunoz1994]

Each and everyone in all the branches of our military deserve our respect, loyalty and gratitude. This also stands for National Guard, Coast Guard, Police, Firemen every single first responders. They should not be treated as crimmals. However those in corrupt activities should be charged with that crime. But come on to do this to these people is down right beyond being pond scum.

[@lemonon7149]

MAGA 2024. You see what they have done and are still doing to one man who chooses to make a stand and fight. Support This man what do you have to loose NOTHING. We have everything to gain.

[@martinburns7928]

@F.MUNOZ; Beyond pond scum, If memory serves well enough, Is called The Swamp ! Human? Excuse me, Inhuman Swamp!

[@michaelguthrie8878]

ugh,,,,,,,,,,, bullcrap.

[@jamesedwards6269]

No good deed goes unpunished. So sad I really hope this can help get the ball rolling to get these soldier’s records corrected.

[@proudasiangirl576]

Appalling. As a 10 year Army veteran myself, I remembered when I was serving, thinking to myself that I volunteered to defend our country and its citizens their freedom, yet the irony was that I lost mine. When you are a soldier, you are under contract and employed 24/7 by the government. Therefore, you had restrictions on what you can say or do.

[@katiemobley5882]

This breaks my heart. I pray for Justice. 😢

[@calebstephens6059]

And they ask why no one is joining.

[@JGARY92]

Crazy 💩 and I know someone that basically abuse a woman IN THE NAVY and they didn't do anything, he still wearing the uniform.

[@lindakrzyz4616]

Nearly unbelievable. Speechless with tears welling-up. 🇺🇸✝♥

[@Karla-dz4vi]

This information needs to be shared with friends, family, social media platforms that can also expose this crime against these soilders whose lives have been ruined🤬

[@henrymann8122]

This sickens me. Honorable men being treated in this way. I hope this issue gets resolved.

[@remix-yy1hs]

Honorable? You mean kid killers

[@user-lr9cw9bb3k]

This is bowlshet. Why serve an military that treats you as a criminal?

[@fiafia5802]

And they wonder why recruitment is down?!! This is absolutely HORRIBLE!! The things these soldiers go through on a daily basis is disgusting. Smdh

[@alexandravatavuk3796]

My son is in the Army. I look up to all the men and women serving our country. God Bless all our heroes. These people are our country’s defense to keeping us safe. There is no price big enough for taking care of these selfless human beings.

[@alexandravatavuk3796]

@George well guess what George?! It’s the army’s duty to put our men where they are needed. Police are the ones handling our normal every day crime. Why don’t you ask the Army why they don’t have them patrolling our streets? This isn’t Russia or China. It’s America.

[@jamestrombley386]

It's sad what's happened to you soldiers but speaking from experience it will take a lifetime to straighten it out.

[@paulbradford6475]

Leave it to the Army bureaucrats at the CID and the Pentagon to eff it all up. What an injustice!

[@SandraMartinez-kw9rt]

Sad very heartbreaking for the innocent soldiers

[@jpnewman1688]

They are all guilty of committed war crimes in illegal wars.

[@WizelBalan]

Just remember, those in charge/power will always throw grunts under the bus to save themselves and will deny it to the grave. To make sure nothing happens to them they will step right over you and never look down/back.

[@sevenmileshome]

18 years into a job, doing the right thing when no one is looking, playing the game to continue getting promoted and avoid social scarlet letters. One day some one under your command or influence does something that draws attention and criticism to themselves and your position. The evidence is questionable, however you know that your peers view this member in a non-favorable way. What do you do? Take the members side and ruin your chance at continuing your career that you've worked so hard for? In 18 years you know that bad things happen to bad and unfortunate people. Don't want to be associated with either. This is the mindset of senior leaders.