desertion
Russia jails soldier for 15 years for surrendering to Ukraine in first such prosecution: report
Following the invasion of Ukraine, Russia introduced a law criminalizing voluntary surrender.
Tens of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers have deserted, hampering battle plans
"This problem is critical," said Oleksandr Kovalenko, a Kyiv-based military analyst.
US Army soldier Travis King, who fled to North Korea, is 'now free' after pleading guilty to desertion
King bolted across the heavily fortified border from South Korea in July 2023 and became the first American detained in North Korea in nearly five years.
Army defector Travis King's mom says he had to sign agreement not to reveal why he decided to go into North Korea
The mother of US Army defector Travis King disclosed that the military forced him to sign an agreement to never disclose anything about his foray into North Korea – and...
Travis King charged by the Army with desertion for defecting to North Korea -- and child porn
The Army's charge sheet accuses King of broad misconduct before his defection into North Korea, including an alleged attempted escape from US military custody in October 2022.
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Mission limb-possible: Demoralized Russians reportedly shooting themselves in the legs to avoid fighting
The Russian troops have been reported to be demoralized in the invasion, which has already claimed as many as 14,000 of them, according to the latest estimate from the Ukrainian...
How COVID-19 left the world's most touristy places eerily empty
Locals who live near the Louvre, Times Square and more recalled the eerie desolation — and the silver linings.
Soldier charged with murder after wife’s body found in trash
INDIANAPOLIS — Authorities say a 21-year-old soldier who flew from Colorado to Indiana and allegedly killed his wife, then fled to Thailand, is now wanted for military desertion. Prosecutors in...
Air Force officer who vanished worked for university under fake name
OAKLAND, Calif. — An Air Force officer with top security clearance who vanished 35 years ago and was arrested in California last week worked for years as a consultant for...
Missing Air Force officer who created fake identity found 35 years later
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A high-ranking Kirtland Air Force Base officer with top security clearance who disappeared 35 years ago has been found in California. The Air Force Office of Special...
Mercy for Bergdahl is a rank injustice
Bowe Bergdahl got away with it. America’s most notorious military deserter, whose freedom was bought in exchange for five high-ranking Taliban terrorists, won’t have to spend a day in prison....
Bergdahl goes free, but the wounded serve life sentences
Attention, all troops peeved with your platoon sergeant, bored with your field rations, or who just want a little private time: It’s okay to desert your post in a combat...
Bergdahl suffered nerve damage as result of captivity: witness
FORT BRAGG, N.C. — US Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl suffers significant nerve damage as a result of malnutrition and torture while he was a prisoner of the Taliban after being...
Bergdahl apologizes to troops wounded while searching for him
An emotional Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl on Monday apologized to members of the military who were wounded searching for him after he deserted his post, and described the nightmares he...
Wounded soldier's wife will testify against Bowe Bergdahl
FORT BRAGG, N.C. — Emotional testimony is expected Monday when the wife of a seriously wounded soldier takes the stand during the sentencing hearing for Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. Prosecutors...
Soldier on search for Bergdahl: 'I thought I was going to definitely die'
A soldier on Thursday offered gripping testimony at Bowe Bergdahl's sentencing hearing, recalling how his hand was shattered during a search mission for the Army deserter. "I just thought I...
Ex-Navy SEAL tears up recalling dog killed on Bergdahl hunt
A ex-Navy SEAL broke down and cried on the witness stand Wednesday as he testified about a military dog killed on a mission to find Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who...
Bergdahl comrade says his US return was 'PR campaign'
A soldier who served with Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl called the deserter's return to the US a "well-orchestrated public relations campaign" while criticizing politicians on both sides of the aisle....
Judge in Bergdahl case worried about Trump comments
FORT BRAGG, N.C. — The judge deciding Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl's punishment said Monday he is concerned that President Donald Trump's comments about the case could impact the public's perception...