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While some on this site probably aren't familiar with this case, those that do might be interested in knowing that Inmate Akbar now has a date for his appeal. His appeal is set to go before a judge on November 18th.
Akbar was responsible for the Soldier-on-Solider attack that occurred March 22 - 23, 2003. He threw several grenades into the tents housing COL Hodges and CSM Womack as well as the rest of the BCT Command team. During the attack, Air Force Maj Gregory L Stone and Army CPT Chris Seifert was killed. Maj Stone died from injuries from one of the grenades and CPT Seifert died from the 3 shots to his back that were discharged from Akbar's rifle.
The one thing I will never forget is how dark it was that night. As most of you remember, you could always see stars in the sky but for some reason, that night was really dark. The air felt different. We were 1 day out from deploying and getting ready to invade Iraq; the last thing we were expecting was an attack from within from someone that wore the same uniform.
I know I'm not really asking a question with this discussion but I think it's important to remember that Soldier-on-Soldier attacks are nothing new. Things like what we saw earlier this week in VA are nothing new. The thing that set Akbar's actions apart from other shootings is this was the first such attack in a combat zone that resulted in the death of US Service members specifically targeted by the attacker.
Posted in Memory of CPT Christopher Seifert KIA 22 March 2003. BASTOGNE!!
Akbar was responsible for the Soldier-on-Solider attack that occurred March 22 - 23, 2003. He threw several grenades into the tents housing COL Hodges and CSM Womack as well as the rest of the BCT Command team. During the attack, Air Force Maj Gregory L Stone and Army CPT Chris Seifert was killed. Maj Stone died from injuries from one of the grenades and CPT Seifert died from the 3 shots to his back that were discharged from Akbar's rifle.
The one thing I will never forget is how dark it was that night. As most of you remember, you could always see stars in the sky but for some reason, that night was really dark. The air felt different. We were 1 day out from deploying and getting ready to invade Iraq; the last thing we were expecting was an attack from within from someone that wore the same uniform.
I know I'm not really asking a question with this discussion but I think it's important to remember that Soldier-on-Soldier attacks are nothing new. Things like what we saw earlier this week in VA are nothing new. The thing that set Akbar's actions apart from other shootings is this was the first such attack in a combat zone that resulted in the death of US Service members specifically targeted by the attacker.
Posted in Memory of CPT Christopher Seifert KIA 22 March 2003. BASTOGNE!!
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SGT Ben Keen
Yes. I remember running out to my commo van where one of my Soldiers was, told him to sit there and wait for me to unlock the door. We had the COMSEC for the BCT in the van so I told him if anyone other than me tried to gain entry to take whatever action he needed to protect him and the COMSEC.
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Did the appeal happens as planned yesterday? I hope for the sake and sanity of this country that his appeal was denied and he sits awaiting his sentence, though no one has been executed since April of 1961, with 6 servicemen currently on death row. I also feel that it will not happen due to needing approval from the president for the sentence to be carried out. I do not see why it is so much different from the civilian world if the crimes are more heinous than most non-military crimes, as well as being IN a combat zone. Alas, this same situation will probably be played out again with Nidal Hassan since he will be the next high profile case to be heard on this issue.
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I hope for the sake of all those lost that it gets denied. I don't think he will be executed base on the last 50+ years, but I doubt he sees the light of day in the free world again. Not enough though. I can't imagine having been there and what it was like. Please keep us informed.
Kerry
Kerry
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SN David Gibson
Has anyone heard if the appeal was denied?
On November 20, 2006, Lieutenant General John Vines, commander of the 18th Airborne Corps, affirmed the death sentence against Akbar.[14] Under an automatic appeal because of the sentence, the case was forwarded to the Army Court of Criminal Appeals, which upheld the sentence on July 13, 2012. Afterwards, the case was automatically appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, with a final right of appeal to the United States Supreme Court. Once Akbar's appeals are exhausted and if his sentence stands, the President of the United States in his role as Commander in Chief would order the execution to take place, which is currently done by lethal injection.[15] Akbar continues to be confined at the United States Disciplinary Barracks awaiting disposition of his sentence.[
On November 20, 2006, Lieutenant General John Vines, commander of the 18th Airborne Corps, affirmed the death sentence against Akbar.[14] Under an automatic appeal because of the sentence, the case was forwarded to the Army Court of Criminal Appeals, which upheld the sentence on July 13, 2012. Afterwards, the case was automatically appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, with a final right of appeal to the United States Supreme Court. Once Akbar's appeals are exhausted and if his sentence stands, the President of the United States in his role as Commander in Chief would order the execution to take place, which is currently done by lethal injection.[15] Akbar continues to be confined at the United States Disciplinary Barracks awaiting disposition of his sentence.[
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I recall hearing about this tragic story. Akbar is a terrorist and should be treated accordingly, including ripping off that uniform -- he's a disgrace to the US Army and the American people.
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SGT Ben Keen
I fully agree with you. He's a disgrace to the US Army, the American people and the proud history of the 101st Airborne Division. I'll never forget hearing him say "I want to stop you from rapping my women." The thought I had was "Dude, you are from Chicago, we are going to Iraq. Chicago....Iraq....Chicago...Iraq....nope still doesn't make sense.
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SPC Mark Mueller
This terrorist if from my home town of Chicago!? Well, that makes a shitty situation worse. FUBAR.
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PO2 Jonathan Scharff
I wish there was a way to spot evil in this world. Don't really know if there is. Even if we could I don't think anyone would be happy with treating someone differently based on actions that they hadn't done yet. But, it certainly would safe a lot of pain and misery on this planet.
Thoughts and prayers go out to the families of servicemen killed and injured by this maniac.
Thoughts and prayers go out to the families of servicemen killed and injured by this maniac.
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