14 Army Officers Terminated Or Suspended Over Pattern Of Violence At Fort Hood Base - Blavity

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14 Army Officers Terminated Or Suspended Over Pattern Of Violence At Fort Hood Base - Blavity

Army officials announce they have terminated or suspended 14 leaders at Food Hood in relation to sexual abuse and harassment.

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