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US Army sergeant arrested in Russia accused of theft

As an active duty member of the US Army, the last place you should even consider traveling to right now is Russia. The recent news of a US Army sergeant being arrested in Russia accused of theft is not only shocking but also incredibly foolish. I cannot fathom the thought process that led this soldier, who was in the process of returning home to the United States from South Korea, to make the decision to travel to Russia. The fact that he went there to meet a woman, possibly his girlfriend, is even more mind-boggling.

Being stationed in a foreign country comes with its own set of rules and restrictions, especially for military personnel.… Continue reading