Army Probes Allegations Against US Central Command General

General allegedly shoved crew member during overseas flight

by Newser
November 3, 2024

In this image provided by the Department of Defense, U.S. Army Gen. Michael E. Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command, testifies before the House Armed Services Committee, March 21, 2024, on Capitol Hill in Washington. EJ Hersom photo

The Army's Criminal Investigation Division says it is investigating a claim that Army Gen. Erik Kurilla, head of US Central Command, shoved a member of his air crew member during an overseas flight. The Army Criminal Investigation Division issued a statement Friday saying it is "aware of an alleged incident and is currently looking into it," offering no further details at this stage. Routine preliminary inquiries are standard procedure to decide if a complete investigation is necessary. The general remains active in his role and is currently stationed in the Middle East.


Kurilla has been actively traveling in the Middle East lately, engaging with allies such as Israel amid its ongoing conflicts with Hamas and Hezbollah in Lebanon. His extensive travels underscore the critical nature of his position during heightened regional tensions. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)