The Gazette wrote that the Air Force Academy Mascot, a 22-yewr old Gyrfalcon was harmed when captured by West Point Cadets as part of a prank.
It did not end well, though Aurora is expected to make a recovery.
Animal abuse, specifically to an animal on the government’s payroll, is a crime in the military. The crime of “abuse of a public animal” has been on the military’s books since the Army was founded, and has been used primarily to charge those who abused pack animals, such as mules and horses.
While Aurora is a mascot, the statute could apply, with a conviction potentially resulting in up to a year behind bars and a dishonorable discharge
Source:
http://gazette.com/military/west-point-apologizes-for-falcon-s-injuries-air-force-academy/article_5e36d640-e070-11e8-8c47-97fe443c471f.html
This is how a Topaz Organization (U.S. Army) handles animals. With exceptional dignity. It is written into their laws from inception.
http://gazette.com/military/west-point-apologizes-for-falcon-s-injuries-air-force-academy/article_5e36d640-e070-11e8-8c47-97fe443c471f.html
This is how a Topaz Organization (U.S. Army) handles animals. With exceptional dignity. It is written into their laws from inception.