(DCWatchdog.com) – A shocking security breach occurred at Fort Moore, Georgia, in which lethal equipment such as 31 M17 pistols and advanced military optics were stolen, exposing glaring vulnerabilities in America’s military’s asset protection.
This alarming incident has prompted an urgent investigation by the Army’s Criminal Investigation Division. It raises serious questions about the safety of the nation’s military equipment and potential threats to national security.
The theft, which occurred at the Crescenz Consolidated Equipment Pool, includes not only the 31 M17 pistols but also two sets of Enhanced Night Vision Goggles and an AN/PAS 13D Thermal Optic.
In a desperate attempt to recover these stolen items, the Army has increased the reward for information to a staggering $15,000.
This substantial sum underscores the gravity of the situation and the urgent need to retrieve these weapons before they fall into the wrong hands.
Army puts up $15,000 reward to help find guns and optics stolen from Fort Moore https://t.co/ZoI1qGBtjG
— Task & Purpose (@TaskandPurpose) November 24, 2024
What is even more alarming is the timeline of this security breach. The pistols were reported missing in mid-May, but investigators believe they may have disappeared as early as March.
Fort Moore is a crucial Army ground combat training base. The fact that such a significant theft could occur at this high-profile facility is a damning indictment of the current state of military security under the Biden administration.
In response to this embarrassing incident, the Army claimed to have reviewed security protocols and reduced access to the facility. They are also planning to install additional surveillance and inventory equipment.
This is not an isolated incident. It is part of a disturbing trend of military equipment thefts from bases in recent years.
The M17 pistol, which replaced the M9 as the Department of Defense’s standard-issue sidearm in 2017, is supposed to be inventoried monthly.
Yet, it is questionable how 31 of these weapons simply vanish without anyone noticing for potentially months.
This incident raises serious questions about the competence of those responsible for safeguarding our military assets.
It is also a reminder of the importance of maintaining strict security measures and the potential consequences of governmental negligence.
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