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Fort Leonard Wood platoon leader enjoys being part of a great team
Brian Hill
FORT LEONARD WOOD
Being part of a team means being part of something bigger than oneself. For 1st Lt. Zyekeela Crittington, a platoon leader with the 509th Clearance Company and member of the All-Army Women’s Rugby team, representing the Army as an officer and rugby player each provide the chance to help others reach their potential, “so we can be great as a whole.”
“I joined the Army because I wanted a challenge and to test my potential; I wanted to become a good Army leader so that people could be encouraged to be the best that they can be,” she said. “In rugby, everyone has the responsibility to tackle; everyone has to pass the ball; and everyone has to give their all in order to get the job done. It’s the most selfless sport I’ve ever been a part of.”
Air Force Academy officer found not guilty of abusive sexual contact, other charges gazette.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from gazette.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
An Air Force officer will face a court-martial at the U.S. Air Force Academy on Monday after allegations of sexual and professional misconduct, according to a news release from the Academy.
Maj. Elaine Christian is accused of several violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, including “abusive sexual contact,” abuse of a leadership position, and dereliction of duty, the release stated.
In 2019, while working at the Air Force Academy Preparatory School, Christian was accused of groping a female trainee on at least two occasions. She was also accused of buying alcohol for underage cadets at the Academy and of having an unduly familiar relationship with a subordinate, according to case records.
WEST POINT, N.Y. Cadet Emma Kay Begin, daughter of John and Michelle Begin of Chelsea, graduated May 22 from the U.S. Military Academy. Begin graduated