Rep. Vern Buchanan helps get Sgt. Charles Martland reinstated after wrongful dismissal
On March 3, 2016 The Bradenton Herald printed an article:
"Buchanan moves to reinstate whistle-blower."
Two-time Bronze Star recipient Sgt. Charles Martland was dismissed last year for standing up to a child rapist while serving in Afghanistan.
Rep. Vern Buchanan was instrumental in having this injustice brought to the attention of Congress and Sgt. Martland being reinstated by the Army.
One big question remains as stated by Buchanan, "What took so long? This soldier never should have been dismissed in the first place."
Jan Guinn
Palmetto
This story was originally published May 9, 2016 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Rep. Vern Buchanan helps get Sgt. Charles Martland reinstated after wrongful dismissal ."