(CNN) A US Air Force veteran convicted for attempting to join ISIS was sentenced Wednesday to 35 years in prison. Crossing the Middle EastPugh, a convert to Islam, served in the Air Force from 1986 to 1990, according to the Justice Department. I will use the talents and skills given to me by Allah to establish and defend the Islamic State. Pugh was trained in installing and maintaining aircraft engines, and navigation and weapons systems, according to the Justice Department. "In the Islamic State, people accused of crimes don't get such fair treatment."

Source: CNN June 01, 2017 00:42 UTC