The United States Disciplinary Barracks, colloquially known as Leavenworth, is a military correctional facility located on Fort Leavenworth, a United States Army post in Kansas. It is one of two major
The exterior of the USDB in 2002
Main gateway into the 1877 disciplinary barracks (taken in 2007). Previously serving as administrative space, the building now has other uses, including a base eatery. The portion of the USDB known as "The Castle" which contained all of the confinement cells was demolished in 2004.[clarification needed]
The original 19th century USDB was dubbed "The Castle" or "Little Top" due to its size and location (c.1977).
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Maywand District murders
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The Maywand District murders were the thrill killings of at least three Afghan civilians perpetrated by a group of U.S. Army soldiers from January to May 2010, during the War in Afghanistan. The soldi
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…training formation. He was initially sentenced to death, but his death sentence was reduced to life in prison with the possibility of parole on appeal. Calvin Gibbs – former Staff Sergeant and alleged leader of the "Kill Team" who perpetuated the Maywand District murders. Gibbs was convicted of three counts of…
(L to R): Andrew Holmes, Michael Wagnon, Jeremy Morlock, and Adam Winfield – members of the Kill Team soldiers who are responsible for the murders.
15-year-old Gul Mudin, killed by U.S. Army SPC Jeremy Morlock and PFC Andrew Holmes on January 15, 2010.
Andrew Holmes poses with the body of Gul Mudin immediately after the boy was killed.
Private (then-Staff Sergeant) David Bram of Vacaville, California