Former Marine Finally Home After 4 Years in Russia | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

After four grueling years behind bars in Russia, former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman is finally coming home — thanks to a direct phone call between President Trump and Russian President Putin. No prisoner swap, just pure diplomacy and humanitarian grounds. Sentenced to ten years for alleged assault and related charges, Gilman’s health had deteriorated badly during his incarceration. Upon landing, his first request? A cheeseburger. He was reunited with his mother on the flight back and is expected to arrive at Joint Base Andrews today — a long-awaited return for a hero who’s now ready to heal and…