Found Deceased TX - PFC Vanessa Guillen, 20, Fort Hood military base, items left behind, 22 Apr 2020 *arrests* #3

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Also, VG’s rank is now Specialist effective 1 July 2020, a promotion from PFC which she earned with time served.
RIP Vanessa.
Are ranks awarded posthumously, was eligible till formally identified?
 
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Thank you for your insight and for sharing some of what you experienced. I can't imagine being threatened with a knife while performing such an important task! I hope the good experiences outweighed the bad.

And yes, I believe that changes have been made in word but not necessarily in practice.

When I googled SHARP to find out more about it, I found a study by Boston University in 2016 to determine it's effectiveness.

They stated that research by the Department of Defense shows that it has not declined over the years since it started in 2008.

The study found that it is effective in educating soldiers that problems exist, "but it does not target the societal and gendered norms that have existed in the army that perpetuate a culture which is conducive to harrassment and assault."

So it's not surprising that the army has not found evidence of sexual harrassment since women are afraid to file an official report to begin with.

I hope something positive comes of the investigation into Fort Hood so that women are not afraid to come forward. I would think the army would want their soldiers to have confidence and trust in their leaders.

Imo

The problem is no one wants to be a complainer,
so how can you complain?
 
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Are ranks awarded posthumously, was eligible till formally identified?
Announcement was made at the presser that VG was promoted on July 1, 2020
Due to her time in service, Vanessa Guillen was promoted to specialist on July 1, 2020.
Missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen promoted to specialist during disappearance

Sorry, I don't recall any other reference other than the promotion announced at the July 1 presser. Maybe one of our service members can provide guidance.

I love this photo of VG from the link. Heavy sigh...:(

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Sorry, I don't recall any other reference other than the promotion announced at the July 1 presser. Maybe one of our service members can provide guidance.

I love this photo of VG from the link. Heavy sigh...:(

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She was obviously proud to be a soldier in the US Army.
 
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So, was this a private FB group or not? Trying to flesh out BS response...

When I was on a private Facebook page for veterans, I saw the article about SPC Guillen’s death and was shocked, horrified, and sickened by the tragic loss of this beautiful woman soldier. [...] That’s when I saw a posting written by Zach Bigger, who was clearly searching for meaning as well.

Personal statement by Betsy Schoeller regarding the death of Specialist Vanessa Guillen

It’s a public page. Anyone can see anything on there, you don’t even need a FB account to read it. If you google “veteran humor facebook” it’s the first link.
 
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She was obviously proud to be a soldier in the US Army.

Was just about to post this, always seem proud and happy in her uniform pics. According to an article I read, she always wanted to be in the army.

I really do hate the day I discovered this forum, Haha. Cases are too heartbreaking, but doesn't compare to the heartbreak of the family, only thing we can do for them is help them.get justice.
 
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Are ranks awarded posthumously, was eligible till formally identified?

She was not considered deceased when the "Time in Grade" promotion was giving. She was only missing. Now that her remains have been positively identified, she is now considered deceased.
 
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It’s a public page. Anyone can see anything on there, you don’t even need a FB account to read it. If you google “veteran humor facebook” it’s the first link.

Thank you. How foolish to lie in her latest mea culpa statement that she was on a private FB page when so easily verified. (Veteran Humor was also first identified in MSM as a private group).

I suppose BS believes this alleged private audience somehow discounts her sentiment as directed to others that understand it's not what she endorses. Regardless, I don't believe it and don't understand why it took 3 days to clarify. Liar, liar, pants on fire.
 
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The Pfc was killed with a hammer, that was used to destroy her face. This is a crime a of anger and passion. It tells me that AK was likely harassing her in some way, likely with sexual intent. The Army has to find a way for ranks to report Harassment outside of the chain of command, to stop a repeat of this kind of tragedy!
 
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The Pfc was killed with a hammer, that was used to destroy her face. This is a crime a of anger and passion. It tells me that AK was likely harassing her in some way, likely with sexual intent. The Army has to find a way for ranks to report Harassment outside of the chain of command, to stop a repeat of this kind of tragedy!
Can you tell me what article you saw that dreadful info.
 
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Just went to FB Veterans Humor. AR most definitely does not want the painful deaths they are cursing him with.

For Vanessa their most common farewell is:

"Until Valhalla Sister,
Rest in Peace."
 
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Can you tell me what article you saw that dreadful info.

Natalie Khawam said it in a video.
Also they smashed her teeth so dental records wouldn't work either.
There was a LOT of rage in that.
 
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Natalie Khawam said it in a video.
Also they smashed her teeth so dental records wouldn't work either.
There was a LOT of rage in that.
I am increasingly worried she was taken to the River alive.
 
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Can you tell me what article you saw that dreadful info.
In the Nancy Grace interview the attorney said that it took so long to identify her because they could not use her dental records. He had apparently knocked many of her teeth out and they couldn't find big enough "pieces" of her facial bones and her skull. Imo
 
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Also says a lot about the intellect, or lack thereof, for CA to believe his story.
I'm hope this question is not too "sensitive"...

Could AR have raped VG in the moments before he killed her?
And could there still be evidence of this found in the ME's autopsy?
This would connect sexual crimes with the murder...

All... JMO...
 
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