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Write to these DC officials about reinstating Sgt. Martland

To further support our local Congressman Vern Buchanan's resolution calling for the reinstatement of Sgt. Charles Martland, who blew the whistle on Afghan child rape, we can write letters to the following people. We can also ask for a congressional investigation into reports of a Pentagon policy of ignoring sexual abuse of children by military allies in Afghanistan.

1. General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff

9999 Joint Staff Pentagon, Room 2D932

Washington, DC 20318-999

2. The Honorable John McCain, Chairman

U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee

218 Russell Senate Office Building

Washington, DC 20510-0303

3. The Honorable Mac Thornberry, Chairman

U.S. House Armed Services Committee

2216 Rayburn House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515

Jan Guinn

Palmetto

This story was originally published October 13, 2015 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Write to these DC officials about reinstating Sgt. Martland ."

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