Writer A Dyess airman is standing trial on charges of failing to report damage to a B-1 bomber engine that sparked grassfires and forced a nearby elementary school to evacuate. Mark Hogan, the prosecuting attorney, during opening statements at Crosby's military trial Thursday. This is someone who failed to take actions he was required to take.
Charges are pending against a second airman involved in the incident.
Deliberations in Crosby's case began Thursday and will continue today. Crosby is facing his charges in a special court-martial, which is equivalent to a civilian misdemeanor trial. Four enlisted airmen are serving as jurors. He is charged with violating three counts of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, including dereliction of duty, making a false official statement and destruction of government property. If convicted, his maximum punishment could be six months confinement, forfeiture of two-thirds pay for six months and a bad conduct discharge.