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Former soldier convicted of stealing $1.12 million in military meals from Fort Bliss
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· July 1, 2026
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Key points The value of the stolen meals is reported to be over $1. The convicted individual is 47 years old.
A former US Army civilian contractor has been convicted of stealing a large quantity of military meals. The theft occurred at Fort Bliss, and the stolen goods were sold. The value of the stolen meals is reported to be over $1.1 million.
The convicted individual is 47 years old. Further details about the case, including the circumstances of the theft and the conviction, are available from federal officials and news sources.
For more information about the conviction and the events surrounding the theft, readers can consult the original announcement from federal officials, as reported by local news outlets.
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Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
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