Could Airborne Bears Catch Bin Laden?
Could parachute-wearing bears sniff out bin Laden? That's one suggestion the DoD has received from someone who noted, quite correctly, that a bear's sense of smell is more powerful than a bloodhound's. This idea and scores of others came from people who clicked on the "contact us" button on the Defense Department's Web site.
Judge Grants SEAL's Witnesses Immunity
The case against a Navy SEAL accused of not protecting an alleged Iraqi terrorist took a major turn when a military judge ordered that defense witnesses be granted immunity. Petty Officer 1st Class Julio Huertas faces court martial for dereliction of duty, impeding an investigation and making a false official statement.
Silver Star Recipient Reprimanded for Wanat
Three Army officers who were members of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team have received letters of reprimand for decisions made before the deadly Battle of Wanat, including one officer who received a Silver Star for his actions that day, according to a report by CBS News.
Pentagon Shooter had Erratic Behavior
John Patrick Bedell was a brilliant and seemingly gentle computer whiz, yet so withdrawn that people in this rural community where his parents and grandparents are civic leaders knew little about him until he opened fire at the Pentagon this week. Family and friends now paint a portrait of a troubled man who sank deep into mental illness.
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