Fort Hood’s Army investigators lacked experience to handle post’s crimes, oversight panel finds

AUSTIN, Texas — The head of an independent team assigned to unravel the root cause behind systemic violence and sexual assaults plaguing Fort Hood told Congress this week that the agents assigned to solve crimes on post have for years lacked enough experience and leadership to properly respond. Christopher Swecker — a lawyer and 24-year …

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FBI reports 69% spike in complaints of internet crime

The FBI said Wednesday it received a record number of complaints last year concerning internet crime, including thousands involving fraudsters seeking to capitalize off the coronavirus pandemic. All told, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, or IC3, said it received 791,790 complaints during 2020, which combined led to reported losses … View original article

Seagate chip sales to China’s Huawei investigated

The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security, the agency in charge of monitoring compliance with export controls, is investigating the hard-drive maker Seagate Technology over a possible breach of sanctions imposed on China. According to two people familiar with the probe, California-based Seagate is suspected of improperly selling hard … View original article

‘He stood by me through everything’ — We salute the Air Force NCO who brought an airman back from the brink

Editor’s note: This article discusses suicide and suicidal ideation that some may find disturbing.  If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255) to reach a trained …

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