U.S. soldiers home for Christmas — at the Army’s disciplinary barracks at Ft. Leavenworth

By   /  December 24, 2010  /  Column A, Federal Government, General Interest, Kansas, Kansas Watchdog  /  1 Comment

LEAVENWORTH — Her prayer went unanswered.
At a September rally in Leavenworth, Vicki Behenna from Edmond, Okl., gave details about her son’s court martial, conviction and appeal.
“We’re praying that Michael’s conviction will be reversed and he will join us home,” she said. “We’re praying for a decision by Christmas.”

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“Leavenworth 10″ families tell their stories

By   /  September 5, 2010  /  Column B, Federal Government, General Interest, Kansas, Kansas Watchdog  /  5 Comments

Leavenworth. Family members, former members of the military, and supporters spoke at the “Leavenworth 10″ Freedom Rally to raise public awareness about what is happening to some American soldiers at the Ft. Leavenworth Disciplinary Barracks.
The 10 American soldiers known as the “Leavenworth 10″ have been incarcerated — some in solitary confinement — for actions they [...]

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“Leavenworth 10″ Freedom Ride

By   /  September 4, 2010  /  Audio, Column A, Federal Government, General Interest, Kansas, Kansas Watchdog, Personal liberty  /  11 Comments

Leavenworth.  Vicki Behenna, Oklahoma City, mother of First Lt. Michael Behenna, explained “this Ride and Rally was organized by people who are supporting soldiers who have been charged with combat-related incidents.  This ride was organized for the purpose of raising public awareness, so the public begins to understand and know that many of our soldiers [...]

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