Three Fort Cavazos soldiers—Emilio Mendoza Lopez, Angel Palma, and Enrique Jauregui—face human smuggling charges after a November 27th traffic stop in Presidio, Texas. Palma allegedly drove a vehicle containing Mendoza Lopez and two undocumented immigrants from Guatemala. Jauregui is accused of recruiting and facilitating the operation, evidence found on Palma’s phone confirming their collaboration. While Mendoza Lopez was arrested at the scene, Palma and Jauregui were apprehended later at Fort Cavazos.
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Running into North Korea is not a decision that any sane person would make. The fact that Private Travis King, a U.S. Army soldier, thought crossing the border into one of the most totalitarian and oppressive regimes in the world was a better option than facing his charges in the U.S. is mind-boggling. This act of desertion not only endangered his own life but also put strain on diplomatic relations between the two countries. It’s baffling to think that someone would willingly choose to run into a country like North Korea, known for its human rights abuses and extreme propaganda.
The details surrounding King’s case only add to the incredulity of his actions.… Continue reading
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
John Q. Hosedrinker