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Army retains decorated Green Beret it planned to kick out over confronting Afghan child rapist
Fox News ^ | April 28, 2016 | Lucas Tomlinson

Posted on 04/28/2016 5:43:00 PM PDT by Leaning Right

In a stunning reversal, the U.S. Army decided late Thursday to retain a decorated Green Beret it had planned to kick out after he physically confronted a local Afghan commander accused of raping a boy over the course of many days.

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"In SFC Martland’s case, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records determination modified a portion of one of SFC Martland’s evaluation reports and removed him from the QMP list, which will allow him to remain in the Army," said Lt. Col. Jerry Pionk.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Extended News; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: army; greenberet; martland; usarmy
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Finally some good news.
1 posted on 04/28/2016 5:43:00 PM PDT by Leaning Right
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To: Leaning Right

Army must have caught a sh-tstorm of bad PR and calls.


2 posted on 04/28/2016 5:45:31 PM PDT by Farmer Dean (168 grains of instant conflict resolution)
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To: Leaning Right

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/04/18/harvey-keitel-backs-green-beret-punished-for-confronting-accused-afghan-child-rapist.html

Interesting.


3 posted on 04/28/2016 5:48:03 PM PDT by headstamp 2 (Fear is the mind killer.)
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To: Leaning Right

Sounds like the Bath House administration was siding with the child rapist. How is this surprising? In Bath House’s world, everything is topsy-turvy. Up is down. Down is up. Left is right and right is left.


4 posted on 04/28/2016 5:48:36 PM PDT by bkopto
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To: Leaning Right

Not very 0bama-like. He seems to favor the pedophiles and NAMBLA lovers like his Safe Schools Czar. Who would name a homo pedophile believer as a Safe School Czar? A complete idiot or an evil person. I think the second is correct.


5 posted on 04/28/2016 5:48:48 PM PDT by MtnClimber (For photos of Colorado scenery and wildlife, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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To: Leaning Right

Retained? Should have been Promoted!!!!


6 posted on 04/28/2016 5:50:29 PM PDT by TexasTransplant (Idiocracy used to just be a Movie... Live every day as your last...one day you will be right)
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To: Leaning Right

“Martland’s former Special Forces team leader, now out of the Army and living in New York said the Army is a better place with Martland in its ranks.”

That’s exactly right. I’m so relieved the Army did the right thing for this fine and honorable soldier.


7 posted on 04/28/2016 5:51:06 PM PDT by Old Grumpy
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To: Leaning Right; smoothsailing; xzins

Finally some common sense comes from the PC military, possibly because of the heat their taking over this.


8 posted on 04/28/2016 5:51:43 PM PDT by jazusamo (Have YOU Donated to Free Republic? https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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To: TexasTransplant

Indeed. Give him a medal!


9 posted on 04/28/2016 5:52:11 PM PDT by FES0844
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To: TexasTransplant

Indeed. Give him a medal!


10 posted on 04/28/2016 5:52:11 PM PDT by FES0844
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To: Leaning Right

The soldier ought to quit the Army ASAP with an honorable discharge, while its on the table. I know that I would, before they change their minds.


11 posted on 04/28/2016 5:55:05 PM PDT by bkopto
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To: Leaning Right

+1


12 posted on 04/28/2016 5:56:07 PM PDT by Mrs. Don-o (Tell the truth and shame the Devil.)
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To: bkopto

I agree, that was nuts and no doubt there is plenty more waiting in the wings.


13 posted on 04/28/2016 5:56:32 PM PDT by BlackAdderess (A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen... -Emerson)
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To: bkopto

A Special Ops Sergeant First Class probably has 12 years plus or minus.

He throws all that away regarding retirement and he’s so close and there’s no partial qualification. You qualify or you don’t.


14 posted on 04/28/2016 5:57:14 PM PDT by xzins ( Free Republic Gives YOU a voice heard around the globe. Support the Freepathon!)
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To: Leaning Right

Kudos to Harvey Keitel, a righteous Jew and an American patriot, for coming to the defense of a fellow Marine. Applause and Semper Fi!


15 posted on 04/28/2016 5:57:52 PM PDT by Albion Wilde (In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act. --George Orwell)
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To: bkopto

Is there a story behind “Bath House” or is it just for alliteration Bath House Barry?


16 posted on 04/28/2016 6:00:42 PM PDT by morphing libertarian
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To: jazusamo

Also some fear Trump getting elected and transferring the cowards who hassled the Green Beret to duty in Barrow, Alaska


17 posted on 04/28/2016 6:02:14 PM PDT by BigEdLB (Take it Easy, Chuck. I'm Not Taking it Back -- Donald Trump)
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To: Farmer Dean

Obama wanted him thrown out.


18 posted on 04/28/2016 6:02:52 PM PDT by Blood of Tyrants (Liberals are the Taliban of America, trying to tear down any symbol that they don't like.)
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To: Farmer Dean

I would have hoped so......


19 posted on 04/28/2016 6:07:15 PM PDT by Squantos ( Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet ...)
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To: BigEdLB

True that, would love to see it come to pass for every last one of them.


20 posted on 04/28/2016 6:07:36 PM PDT by jazusamo (Have YOU Donated to Free Republic? https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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