Kyle Jahner

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U.S. Army Special Forces commander backs paralyzed Green Beret

The commander of U.S. Army Special Operations has requested that Army officials reconsider whether to other-than-honorably discharge a paralyzed Green Beret.

6 years ago

Paralyzed Green Beret faces adverse discharge a year after trying to save swimmer

The Army has set in motion an other-than-honorable discharge for a troubled Green Beret who broke his neck trying to help a distressed swimmer; it determined the the move was reckless based on a toxicology report positive for alcohol and cocaine. He says the Army ignored his call for help for the very issue for which the paralyzed soldier is being discharged.

6 years ago