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Former Army contractor convicted of stealing $1.1M in MRE military rations from Fort Bliss
Summary by Tomball News Editorial Desk Amber Kite , as published by FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - News
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The value of the stolen rations is reported to be over $1. The conviction is related to the theft of military rations from Fort Bliss.
A former U.S. Army civilian contractor has been found guilty of theft. The conviction is related to the theft of military rations from Fort Bliss.
The value of the stolen rations is reported to be over $1.1 million. A federal jury delivered the conviction, according to federal prosecutors who made the announcement on Tuesday.
Further details about the case are available from federal prosecutors. The conviction was announced on Tuesday, but additional information about the circumstances surrounding the theft is not provided in the initial report.
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Category: local Published: June 30, 2026 Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - News Reading time: 1 min
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