An Army captain assigned to the Army Sustainment University at Fort Gregg-Adams has been dismissed from service after being convicted in a general court-martial of domestic violence and assault charges stemming from a New Year’s Eve altercation involving her female intimate partner, according to military court documents.
Captain Krystal T. Parrish, a logistics officer with A Company, Army Sustainment University Support Battalion, was found guilty on June 24, 2025, of two assault-related offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). The charges followed an investigation into a violent incident that occurred on December 31, 2023, at or near Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia.
Charges and Trial Outcome
Parrish originally faced 14 total specifications across multiple UCMJ articles, including:
- Article 128b: Domestic Violence
- Article 128: Assault
- Article 109: Damage to Property
- Article 115: Communicating a Threat
- Article 131b: Obstruction of Justice
Among the most serious allegations were that she strangled her female partner, physically assaulted a child, and communicated death threats. However, under the terms of a plea agreement, the majority of charges were dismissed.
Parrish pleaded guilty to and was convicted of:
- Striking and pushing her female partner, constituting assault consummated by a battery.
- Striking a vehicle’s window while her partner was inside, amounting to simple assault.
All other specifications — including allegations of strangulation, threatening to kill, destruction of property, assault on a minor, and obstruction of justice — were dismissed or resulted in acquittal.
Sentence: Dismissal from the Army
The court-martial, convened by Headquarters, CASCOM, was presided over by a military judge alone. On June 24, 2025, CPT Parrish was sentenced to dismissal from the U.S. Army — the most severe form of punitive separation for an officer, equivalent to a dishonorable discharge for enlisted personnel.
No confinement, forfeiture of pay, or other punishments were adjudged. The sentence was in line with a pretrial plea agreement, which explicitly barred confinement and allowed only for dismissal.
Additional Consequences
As a result of her conviction for a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence under federal law (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9)), Parrish is now prohibited from owning or possessing firearms. While she is not required to register as a sex offender, the conviction carries long-lasting consequences, especially for future employment, security clearances, and access to veterans’ benefits.
At the time of sentencing, CPT Parrish had served over a decade on active duty and was earning more than $8,000 per month. With her dismissal, she forfeits retirement eligibility and post-service military benefits.
Though the court documents do not name the victim, repeated references to the intimate partner using the pronoun “her” confirm that the victim was a woman. Several charges also referenced statements allegedly made by Parrish such as, “I will end your life,” further supporting the nature and seriousness of the domestic violence allegations.
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