SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A decorated pilot involved in a friendly fire bombing in Afghanistan that killed four Canadian soldiers is suing the Air Force, accusing it of ruining his reputation.
National Guard Maj. Harry Schmidt says military officials should not have released to the public the scathing letter of reprimand he was given for the bombing.
His lawsuit, filed Friday in federal court, alleges the military violated privacy laws. It seeks unspecified damages.