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101st Airborne Division soldier dies in overseas ‘training accident'
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (WKRN) — The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) announced Saturday that a soldier died as a result of a 'training accident' near Camp Croft, Hungary, earlier this week. According to the military, 24-year-old Sgt. Aaron Cox, of Mabank, Texas, was an infantryman assigned to the 'Strike' 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team of the 101st Airborne Division. Looking back as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers celebrates 250 years of service Officials said Cox died from wounds sustained in a vehicle crash on Thursday, June 5 amid preparations for the upcoming Exercise Saber Guardian 25 in Hungary. 'The loss of Sgt. Cox is a tragedy for all of us on the Strike team,' said Col. Duke Reim, commander of the 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team. 'He was a strong Soldier and leader, who quickly rose through the ranks while serving. We are in direct contact with his family, for care and support that they need during this difficult time. We would like to thank our Hungarian Allies for their prompt response and support to our Soldiers.' The military said Cox joined the Army in 2021 then arrived at Fort Campbell in 2022 after completing training at Fort Benning, Georgia. Hungary was his second deployment, preceded by a deployment to Poland in 2022. Cox was a graduate of the Army Basic Leader Course and the Combat Lifesaver Course, but according to officials, he also had multiple awards and decorations, including the Army Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Expert Infantryman Badge, and the Air Assault Badge. 101st Airborne Division welcomes new commanding general at Change of Command ceremony No additional details have been released about Thursday's fatal incident, which remains under investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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24-04-2025
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Nashville man on probation for attempted murder facing federal firearm charge
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Nashville man with prior convictions, including attempted murder, has been charged with possession of a firearm as a felon, officials announced Thursday. 'We will not permit those who have committed violent crimes to carry firearms, especially when they are on release in our community,' said acting U.S. Attorney Robert E. McGuire for the Middle District of Tennessee. 'Our Operation Bond Watch program works every day with our law enforcement partners to keep violent felons from carrying guns and hold those who do accountable for their actions.' Former Fort Campbell soldier accused of selling information to China sentenced According to court documents, on April 17, detectives from the Metro Nashville Police Department were using Metro Development and Housing Agency cameras to conduct surveillance in the area of South 6th Street and Summer Place. Authorities reportedly noticed some people gathering and identified one of them as 28-year-old Latreavias Burns, who had active state warrants. Detectives responded to the area and tried to make contact with Burns, but he allegedly ran away. After catching Burns, police searched him and found a 'Smith and Wesson, Model: SD9; Caliber: 9mm pistol' loaded with 19 rounds of ammo in his left pant leg, as well as a digital scale with marijuana residue, the U.S. Department of Justice said. Officials said Burns has multiple prior felony convictions in Davidson County, including attempted second-degree murder, assault resulting in death, and accessory after the fact. According to the Tennessee Department of Correction, Burns had absconded from his community corrections program prior to this incident. ⏩ If convicted, the DOJ said Burns faces up to 15 years in federal prison and a maximum fine of $250,000. 'This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone,' officials said in a statement. 'On May 26, 2021, the department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.' No additional details have been released about this case, which is being investigated by MNPD and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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24-04-2025
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Former Fort Campbell soldier accused of selling information to China sentenced
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (WKRN) — A former Fort Campbell soldier has been sentenced to prison in connection with allegations of selling sensitive military information to China. Last year, the DOJ reported that Korbein Schultz pleaded guilty to a number of charges — including conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defense information, exporting technical data related to defense articles without a license, conspiracy to export defense articles without a license and bribery of a public official. On Wednesday, the DOJ announced that Schultz was sentenced 84 months in prison for those charges. MARCH 2024 | Fort Campbell soldier accused of selling information to China appears in Nashville court 'This sentencing is a stark warning to those who betray our country: you will pay a steep price for it,' FBI Director Kash Patel said in the announcement. 'The People's Republic of China is relentless in its efforts to steal our national defense information, and service members are a prime target.' Court documents revealed that between May 2022 and March 2024, Schultz engaged in an ongoing conspiracy to provide someone 'likely connected to the Chinese government' with dozens of sensitive U.S. military documents in exchange for about $42,000. The DOJ said that Schultz was 'fully aware of the grave national security implications' of downloading and transmitting at least 92 documents, which included information like: Technical manuals for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile systems and fighter aircraft, including the F-22A and the HH-60 helicopter Lessons learned from the conflict in Ukraine and Russia applicable to Taiwan's defense Details about U.S. military exercises in the Republic of Korea and the Philippines Documents about U.S. military satellites and missile defense systems Schultz's Army unit's operational order before the unit was deployed to Eastern Europe in support of NATO operations Information on Chinese military tactics and the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force Tactics for countering unmanned aerial systems in large-scale combat scenarios ORIGINAL STORY | Fort Campbell soldier accused of selling military secrets to China As the conspiracy continued, the individual's demands reportedly became more specific and sensitive — with additional requests for technical manuals, intelligence assessments and operational procedures. The individual, described by the DOJ as a foreign national residing in China, was explicitly interested in materials not publicly available, emphasizing 'exclusiveness.' Schultz allegedly agreed to obtain higher levels of classified information in exchange for money. 'This defendant swore an oath to defend the United States — instead, he betrayed it for a payout and put America's military and service members at risk,' Attorney General Pamela Bondi said. 'The Justice Department remains vigilant against China's efforts to target our military and will ensure that those who leak military secrets spend years behind bars.' The DOJ added that Schultz allegedly tried to recruit his friend and fellow Army analyst, who was working with the combatant command that covers China and its regional areas of influence, into the conspiracy. ⏩ 'Protecting classified information is paramount to our national security, and this sentencing reflects the ramifications when there is a breach of that trust,' Brig. Gen. Rhett R. Cox, commanding general of the Army Counterintelligence Command, said. 'This Soldier's actions put Army personnel at risk placing individual gain above personal honor.' 'Those who collaborate with America's foreign adversaries put our country, and those who defend it, at grave risk and we will do whatever it takes to hold them accountable for their crimes,' acting U.S. Attorney Robert E. McGuire for the Middle District of Tennessee said. 'We will proudly stand in support of our men and women in uniform and work diligently to protect them from people like the defendant who would sell them out for a few bucks.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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07-03-2025
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Nearly 300 Fort Campbell soldiers deploy to US-Mexico border for 2nd time this year
For the second time within a couple of months, Fort Campbell soldiers have been deployed to the U.S. Southern border. On Thursday, March 6, about 300 Fort Campbell soldiers assigned to the 101st Division Sustainment Brigade were deployed to the southern border as a part of the U.S. Northern Command's mission. The soldiers were deployed to three locations: Fort Huachuca, AZ, Fort Bliss, TX and Joint Base San Antonio, TX. More: Fort Campbell soldiers deploy to southern border Soldiers will support the Joint Task Force for southern border operations by managing sustainment units, coordinating logistics, providing field feeding and controlling logistical movement. "The Soldiers of the 101st Division Sustainment Brigade are always ready to answer the call, and this mission is no different,' said Col. Josh Porter, 101 DSB Commander. 'Their expertise in logistics and support operations will be critical in ensuring the success of border security efforts. I have full confidence in their professionalism, dedication, and ability to execute this mission with the highest standards of excellence in service to the American people." In February, soldiers assigned to the 716th Military Police Battalion and 101st Airborne Division deployed to the U.S. southern border in California, following President Donald Trump's executive order and deportation plan. Those soldiers are working with the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection and military forces already present at the border. 'We are trained and ready to support this important mission,' said Lt. Col. Phillip Mason, 716th Military Police Battalion commander in February. 'Our Soldiers are committed to protecting all Americans and supporting our civilian partners in defending the territorial integrity of the United States. We're also proud to mobilize for this mission wearing the Screaming Eagle patch, which has historical significance to the 716th.' This follows Trump's executive order declaring a national border emergency and ordering U.S. armed forces to repel "forms of invasion" at the U.S.-Mexico border. Kenya Anderson is a reporter for The Leaf-Chronicle. She can be contacted at kanderson@ or on X at kenyaanderson32. Sign up for the Leaf-Chronicle to support local journalism at This article originally appeared on Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle: Nearly 300 Fort Campbell soldiers deploy to Southern border in March
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18-02-2025
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Tennessee man, self-proclaimed 'serial killer,' sentenced to 261 years in 5 separate murders
A Memphis man, who referred to himself as a "serial killer" during his trial, has been sentenced to an additional 159 years in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of first-degree murder on Valentine's Day. His sentence is to be served consecutively to his prior conviction of two counts of first-degree murder, resulting in life sentences totaling 102 years. Combined, he is facing 261 years in prison for five murders. Joshua Dotson, the self-professed killer, was convicted in 2020 of killing his former girlfriend, Jamesha Covson, and their unborn child in August 2024. After Covson's death, Dotson wrote "fly high." on social media in memory of her, while calling her a "sex worker" in court and claiming she was aware of his previous murders, which he argued was his motive for killing her. Tennessee High School Shooting: 1 Killed, 1 Wounded, Teen Gunman Dead Of Self-inflicted Gunshot: Police Following the first sentencing, the Shelby County District Attorney's Office said in a statement that they hoped the punishment brought some justice for the mother and child. Read On The Fox News App "Today's sentencing brings a measure of justice for Jamesha Covson and her unborn child," a spokesperson for the Shelby County District Attorney's Office said. "The court's decision affirms that those who commit acts of violence with such disregard for human life will be held accountable. Our hearts are with the family and friends of Jamesha Covson, and we hope this sentence brings them some peace as they continue to grieve this profound loss." 2 Suspects, Including Victim's Husband, Charged In Stabbing Death Of Fort Campbell Soldier In Tennessee Dotson took an unorthodox approach during the trial, often testifying in his own defense and referring to himself as a "serial killer." He also likened himself to "Michael Myers," a fictional murderer. Dotson eventually went on to claim responsibility for three additional murders between 2019 and 2020. Dotson pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the death of Divieon Parker, two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Renita Bennett and Reginald Anderson, and three counts of reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon. "After five years, we are pleased to finally have justice for Dotson's multiple victims. His sentences, both from the guilty verdict after a trial and these two pleas today, amount to 261 years in prison. While no amount of time in prison will bring the victims back to their loved ones, we are content that he will never be a threat to our community again," Prosecutor Regina Lucreziano article source: Tennessee man, self-proclaimed 'serial killer,' sentenced to 261 years in 5 separate murders
