Trey Scott Atwater

Trey Scott Atwater also referred to as the C4 soldier (born c. 1982) is a United States Army soldier and green beret who was charged with attempting to bring aboard a flight at Midland International Airport in 2012. This brought him international press coverage.
Origin
Trey Atwater is a native of Midland, Texas. His present duty station is Fort Bragg where he forms part of the 7th Special Forces Group. He lives in Hope Mills, North Carolina. was arrested at Midland International Airport after agents discovered two 2.5 pound (1.14 kilos) blocks of cyclotrimethylene trinitramine based plastic explosives in his luggage. Atwater was booked at the Midland County Jail.
Court proceedings and investigation
The investigation is being handled by the United States Justice Department, and the military is assisting with the investigation.
On January 6, 2012, a bail hearing was held in which prosecutor John Klassen stated that Atwater's actions were "very serious" but that there was nothing evident to suggest a plan to harm passengers, nor the aircraft he was to board.<ref name="bond"/> Atwater then waived his right to a preliminary hearing,<ref name="bond"/> and judge David Counts released Atwater on bail after concluding that he was not a flight risk.<ref name="bomb"/>
His lawyer, Jason Leach, also stated that Atwater was willing to comply with the terms of his release which included several travel, weapons, and substance restrictions.<ref name="bond"/>
He was placed into the custody of two soldiers who escorted him back to his station on $US 50,000 bond.<ref name="bomb"/> He has been charged with a single count of "attempting to board an aircraft while in possession of explosives".<ref name="bomb"/> He faces a ten-year sentence if convicted.<ref name="bomb"/> No money was paid for the bond and if he were to violate the terms of his release his uncle and mother would be responsible for paying the amount due.<ref name="soldier"/>
Public reaction
Trey Atwater garnered much public support from friends and family.<ref name="cfour"/><ref name="trey"/> His case has also been supported by veterans who claim it is commonplace to keep war mementos.<ref name="cfour"/><ref name="trey"/> Congressman Mike Conaway supports Atwater, who said that his explanation is "the most plausible" and that he must have "just forgot about it."<ref name="bond"/>

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