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Case Study PackagesCDT Kelly Kingma reported her tactical NCO for unprofessional conduct. After several investigations, it was found that he photographed and filmed females without their knowledge and consent. He pled guilty to one charge and eight specifications of a violation of Article 120 of military law for "indecent acts." As a two time Ironman finisher there is no doubt Cadet Kelly Kingma is "tough." Throughout this two year ordeal the harsh criticism she received from her peers for reporting a competent and well liked career NCO for these unprofessional acts bothered her most. She is sharing her story to help leaders understand the importance of supporting those who come forward with an allegation of wrongdoing.
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SSG Huntley describes losing his Platoon Leader to a sniper in Iraq. The Platoon later finds out where the sniper is living, and plans a deliberate raid to kill or capture him. SSG Huntley talks about his desire for vengeance and his doubt whether the Iraqi justice system would punish the sniper. He discusses the possibility of killing the sniper in his house regardless of whether or not he tries to surrender.
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SSG Miner talks about the importance of doing the right thing as an Aviation mechanic, and about the trust pilots have in the mechanics to do the right thing. There is a lot of pressure to make sure that aircrafts are up and running. As a result, many people take shortcuts. At one point, SSG Miner comes across another mechanic who DID take a shortcut.
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SSG Spaid describes one of his Soldiers who was having a hard time after deployment. The Soldier has resorted to drinking. One night SSG Spaid receives a phone call that he had tried to jump off a balcony while drunk. Someone needs to go to the ER to sit with him and the MPs until he sobers up. SSG Spaid has already signed out on leave.
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SSG John Diem served in the 101st Airborne Division's 502nd Infantry Regiment and deployed to Iraq in 2005. During this deployment, members of his unit raped a 14-year-old Iraqi girl and executed her and her family. SSG Diem was not a witness of this act, but was told about it by a junior Soldier. He reported the incident to his higher headquarters. He is sharing his story to share his thoughts on the role of an NCO as a Steward of the Army Profession.
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Justin Watt served in the 101st Airborne Division's 502nd Infantry Regiment and deployed to Iraq in 2005. During this deployment, members of his platoon raped a 14-year-old Iraqi girl and executed her and her family. Justin not a witness to this act, but once told about it by a fellow Soldier he reported the incident. He is sharing his story to help others understand the importance of serving honorably.
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Justin Watt served in the 101st Airborne Division's 502nd Infantry Regiment and deployed to Mahmudiyah, Iraq which was one of the three corners known as the Triangle of Death. The Triangle of Death was arguably the most dangerous region in Iraq. It was patrolled by just 1000 U.S. Soldiers who coped with more than a hundred attacks against them each week. He is sharing his story to help others understand the importance of being equipped to leverage mental, emotional, and physical skills in order to overcome adversity.
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SSG John Diem served in the 101st Airborne Division's 502nd Infantry Regiment and deployed four times during his 11 years in this unit. He is sharing his story to help others understand and effectively deal with combat stress.
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CDT Kelly Kingma reported her tactical NCO for unprofessional conduct. After several investigations, it was found that he photographed and filmed females without their knowledge and consent. He pled guilty to one charge and eight specifications of a violation of Article 120 of military law for "indecent acts." As a two time Ironman finisher there is no doubt Cadet Kelly Kingma is "tough." Throughout this two year ordeal the harsh criticism she received from her peers for reporting a competent and well liked career NCO for these unprofessional acts bothered her most. She is sharing her story to help leaders understand the importance of supporting those who come forward with an allegation of wrongdoing.
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CDT Kelly Kingma reported her tactical NCO for unprofessional conduct. After several investigations, it was found that he photographed and filmed females without their knowledge and consent. He pled guilty to one charge and eight specifications of a violation of Article 120 of military law for "indecent acts." She is sharing her story to help leaders understand the importance of supporting those who come forward with an allegation of wrongdoing.
In May 2006, I proudly raised my right hand and joined the world's greatest fighting force, the United States Army. I finally achieved what I had worked so hard for through my four years of college, the rank of second lieutenant.
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We saw a significant increase in enemy activity and attacks in the recent months along main supply route (MSR) TAMPA in Iraq. Tensions were high on the ground and in the air. Improvised explosive device (IED) attacks were all too common and we lost a few aircraft due to enemy activity.
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"Sometimes the expected course of action, although legal and justified, is not the most honorable option."
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"It isn't the initial actions that were taken that made this a dishonorable thing. It was the choices made by the platoon after an unfortunate incident that made it that way. This could have been handled so much better."
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I was an Airman assigned to a Special Operations Element (SOE). I spent most of my career as a SOF Enabler and enjoyed working in this environment. As on previous operations, we found ourselves at an undisclosed location prosecuting the Global War on Terrorism.
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During Operation IRAQI FREEDOM I, I commanded a tank company in the Third Infantry Division. After the Division seized Baghdad, we remained in the city for approximately six weeks. The city was relatively peaceful compared to the violence levels of 2005-2007.
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I witnessed a Drill Sergeant (DS) in my unit circumvent the Army's system to steal over $7,000 dollars. DS Whales was an outstanding non-commissioned officer. He was assigned to a Training Post and loved his job. He enjoyed very much being a Soldier, training Soldiers, and above all, being a Drill Sergeant.
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Dean and I were newly-minted lieutenants assigned to separate battalions in the same brigade. We went to college together, graduated airborne school and the officer basic course together, and he was a frequent guest at my my dinner table.
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While in command, 1SG Tuner and SFC Goodman informed me one of my troops was having difficulty in school and had displayed unusual behavior. SPC Williams was a young female Soldier who appeared fatigued, inattentive, and impatient at times.
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