Fort Sill command sergeant major convicted of 'stolen valor'

LAWTON, Okla. (AP) - A command sergeant major at Fort Sill has been convicted of wearing unauthorized military insignia, including a Ranger Tab and the Pathfinder Badge.

Command Sgt. Maj. Perry McNeill was convicted last week by a military judge who sentenced McNeill to a demotion to sergeant first class, a letter of reprimand and to forfeit $500 in pay per month for 10 months.

The sentence must be approved by the fort's commanding general.

The Ranger Tab is awarded to those who complete Ranger School - considered one of the Army's toughest training schools. The Pathfinder Badge goes to those who complete a school on managing helicopter landing zones, drop zones and other air-ground operations.

McNeill allegedly wore the badges between 2011 and 2014 while serving in Japan, Turkey and at Fort Sill.

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