Pentagon Report on Tillman Fratricide Leaves Many Questions Unanswered

Staff / Truthdig Mar 27, 2007 The Tillman family and members of Congress expressed disappointment at the story presented by the Pentagon on Monday during a briefing regarding the investigations into the death of Pat Tillman and the subsequent military cover-up. Read details of the report here. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Tillman Family: Briefing Was ‘Unsatisfactory’

Staff / Truthdig Mar 27, 2007 The Pentagon briefed the Tillman family Monday following dual investigations into the alleged criminality and cover-up in the aftermath of the fratricide of Pat Tillman. Here is the family's response, in its entirety. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Military Minces Words in Tillman Report

Staff / Truthdig Mar 27, 2007 The military has concluded that the fratricide of Pat Tillman was not criminal and there was no broad cover-up, despite recommending action against officers who, as the AP reports, "passed along misleading and inaccurate information and delayed reporting their belief that Tillman was killed by his fellow soldiers." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

In Defense of Pat Tillman

Stan Goff / Truthdig Mar 26, 2007 Last week's leak that nine officers will be implicated in the cover-up of the circumstances of Pat Tillman's death unleashed yet another wave of commentary and speculation about the nature of his patriotism and service. Stan Goff takes on one particularly ferocious vulture in order to defend Tillman's memory. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Nine Officers Blamed in Tillman Cover-Up

Staff / Truthdig Mar 24, 2007 The findings of an investigation into the cover-up of the circumstances of Pat Tillman's death won't be officially released until Monday, but details are leaking out. According to Defense Department officials, the report will recommend holding nine officers, including up to four generals, accountable. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Keeping Our Demons at Bay

Stan Goff / Truthdig Mar 16, 2007 The Special Forces veteran and author of "Full Spectrum Disorder" explains why the media celebrate true believers such as Lt. Col. Ralph Kauzlarich who continue to fight a war that is already lost. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

Army: We Misled Seven Families

Staff / Truthdig Oct 30, 2006 The U.S. Army has concluded that it gave wrong or misleading information to the families of seven dead soldiers, including Pat Tillman, above. One step it's taking to improve its notification process: "an $800,000 training film that highlights how grieving families react." Eight hundred thousand dollars. That's not a typo. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Truthdig Podcast: Electronic Elections, Kevin Tillman and More

Staff / Truthdig Oct 27, 2006 This week Truthdig Editor Robert Scheer discusses the danger of electronic voting, Kevin Tillman's essay "After Pat's Birthday," and more. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Videocast: Robert Scheer on Elections, Kevin Tillman and More

BLANK Oct 27, 2006 This week Truthdig Editor Robert Scheer discusses the danger of electronic voting, Kevin Tillman's essay "After Pat's Birthday," and more. Dig deeper

Tucker Carlson Defends Lies to Tillman Family

Staff / Truthdig Oct 26, 2006 Tucker Carlson says he understands the Pentagon's lies to the Tillman family because, as he puts it: "Telling the truth is really hard." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Columnist: Tillman Article Emblematic of Antiwar Anger in Military

Staff / Truthdig Oct 25, 2006 MSNBC columnist Chris Dickey reports on the growing phenomenon of antiwar sentiment bubbling up among those in uniform, like a U.S. general, and those just fresh out, like Kevin Tillman. Related: Check out this story on 65 active-duty soldiers petitioning Congress to end the occupation of Iraq. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Playing the Atheism Card Against Pat Tillman’s Family

Stan Goff / Truthdig Jul 28, 2006 The family of slain NFL-player-turned-Army-Ranger Pat Tillman may have been irreligious, but does that mean they're not entitled to the truth about the fratricide that killed their son? New Truthdig contributor Stan Goff, a retired U.S. Army Special Forces soldier who has written extensively on the topic, probes for the truth. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )