In a gut-wrenching blow to military families, two U.S. Space Force officers lost their Washington, D.C. home to a vicious burglary and arson just days after Christmas.
This horrific incident saw Major Jason "Red" Mills and his wife, both dedicated Space Force officers, lose not only their residence but also their beloved family cat in a deliberate blaze, the Daily Caller reported.
While the family was away in Florida celebrating the holidays with their 10-month-old daughter, their home became a target for crime.
On Dec. 28, Mills received a chilling 5 a.m. call from D.C. police, alerting him to the fire that ravaged his property.
Upon returning to inspect the damage, he discovered his car vandalized with hateful graffiti, including phrases like "Fuck Trump" and "Fuck you space man," alongside a jab at what might be a reference to the Space Force.
The vehicle's mirrors were ripped off, papers strewn about, and black ink smeared across the dashboard—a clear sign of personal spite.
Local fire officials confirmed the sinister nature of the attack, noting two separate fires set in the kitchen and basement, officially classified as "incendiary."
Mills, speaking personally and not on behalf of the Space Force, donned a hazmat suit with his wife to sift through the ashes, salvaging precious mementos like their daughter’s hospital bracelet.
Tragically, they also uncovered the remains of their cherished cat among the debris, a heartbreaking loss amid the destruction.
“I would say there is a general anti-military sentiment in certain parts of D.C. nowadays,” Mills told the Caller, pointing to a troubling undercurrent in some urban circles.
Let’s be clear: targeting a family for serving their country isn’t just a crime; it’s a shameful jab at the very folks who protect our freedoms. This isn’t "progressive"—it’s personal and petty.
Mills also noted, “If they were intending to target from the get-go... I’m the only person even remotely nearby that would ever be in uniform,” suggesting his daily commute in uniform might have painted a bullseye on his back.
Police have apprehended a suspect caught with some of Mills’ stolen belongings, though the investigation remains active and unresolved.
Meanwhile, the military community and beyond have rallied around the family, with a GoFundMe raising a staggering $90,000 in just four days, including a generous $10,000 from NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. It’s a rare bright spot in a dark story, showing that patriotism still has a pulse, even if some corners of society seem allergic to it.
With Mills alerting his chain of command about the targeted nature of this attack, and receiving their full support, it’s evident that this incident strikes at broader concerns about how our service members are viewed in certain ideological bubbles.
