Latest "deserter" stories

UN says it’s communicating with North Korea about detained US soldier

“None of us know where this is going to end,” says UN deputy commander Andrew Harrison, a British lieutenant general.

4 months ago

Still no response from North Korea about wayward US soldier

But North Korea’s defense minister threatened that the docking of a nuclear-armed U.S. sub in South Korea could be grounds for a nuclear attack.

5 months ago

Former Navy SEAL, listed as a deserter, dies fighting in Ukraine

Daniel W. Swift was reportedly involved in an operation in Bakhmut, a city in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region, when he was killed.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

11 months ago

Bergdahl files lawsuit claiming undue command influence by Trump, McCain

The civilian court filing comes after military courts rejected his appeal.

3 years ago

Nellis airman wanted for criminal sexual misconduct and desertion nabbed at US-Canada border

Investigators believe Ian Mitchell Wilson is driving a white 2019 Chevy Malibu with temporary Nevada license plates numbered L18534A.

By Harm Venhuizen

3 years ago

Air Force officer who deserted worked for California university system

An Air Force officer with top security clearance who vanished 35 years ago and was arrested in California last week worked for years as a consultant for the University of California system, former colleagues said.

5 years ago