Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas--Mr. Tolin was called in to assist an operational Air Force pilot (flying the KC-135), who had been re-assigned as an Instructor Pilot (flying T-6) at Randolph. Unfortunately, this O-3 pilot did not physically do well in the T-6, and some folks in the training command believed he was malingering, because … Continue reading Wings Saved at Flying Evaluation Board
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Now Retired Air Force E-7 Fully Acquitted at General Court-Martial of Domestic Violence Allegations
Vandenberg Space Force Base, California--This Senior Non-commissioned Officer served honorably for decades, and on his terminal leave, he was called back and put under investigation. You guessed it, ex-wife allegations never raised until a custody dispute. Not only was this Air Force E-7 facing 15 felony-level offenses, he was fighting for his freedom, his retirement, … Continue reading Now Retired Air Force E-7 Fully Acquitted at General Court-Martial of Domestic Violence Allegations
Unsubstantiated Multiple Investigations on Guard Wing Commander Upholding Standards
Muñiz Air National Guard Base, Carolina, Puerto Rico--Following a devastating loss of life to the Puerto Rico Air National Guard, this Wing Commander client was charged with upholding standards and correcting culture issues within the wing that combined to result in a terrible trajedy. As often happens to commanders properly excercising their authorities, this client … Continue reading Unsubstantiated Multiple Investigations on Guard Wing Commander Upholding Standards
Full Acquittal from Island Sexual Assault Allegations at General Court-Martial
Andersen Air Force Base, Guam--After COVID continued trial the first go around, Mr. Tolin led an 8-person team to the full acquittal of an Air Force E-4 whose promotion to E-5 was placed on hold once the alleged victim made a report of sexual assault. The case started as a standard Department of Defense sexual … Continue reading Full Acquittal from Island Sexual Assault Allegations at General Court-Martial
Air Force Colonel Retires at O-6 Despite Multiple Substantiated Adverse Actions
Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan--An Air Force flight surgeon (and former Navy pilot) saw his stellar career tumble in the last several years of active duty, when subordinates took to exaggerating real events in order to get back at the colonel for perceived slights against them. Unfortunately, due to unit personnel dynamics, this colonel had lost … Continue reading Air Force Colonel Retires at O-6 Despite Multiple Substantiated Adverse Actions
NJP Turndown to Desk-Drawer LOR of Sexual Harassment Allegations
Undisclosed Location, CENTCOM AOR--Near the beginning of his deployment, a fuels-troop NCO volunteered to give a First Sergeant a tour of the workings of the unit. Throughout the evening, they rode together as she learned what it meant to be in that unit in that location. There were even pictures taken of them smiling throughout … Continue reading NJP Turndown to Desk-Drawer LOR of Sexual Harassment Allegations
Friendly Fire Investigation – No Action Taken
Classified Location-Mr. Tolin assisted a client concerning a friendly fire incident during an operational mission. Following classified discussion of facts, Mr. Tolin assisted the client in responding to the administrative mishap investigation, resulting in no action taken against this deployed servicemember. Client returned to full operational capabilities. *Note January 1, 2019 is a datamasked date.*
Officer NJP Withdrawn for Negligent Discharge of Firearm
Camp Scorpion, Afghanistan--Deployed O-3 offered non-judicial punishment in the CENTCOM AOR for negligently discharging his fiream while cleaning it in his deployed "barracks." Mr. Tolin worked with this client to take responsibility, while obtaining support from other servicemembers to prove this officer's worth to the mission. Ultimately, the NJP was withdrawn, and the officer was … Continue reading Officer NJP Withdrawn for Negligent Discharge of Firearm
AR 15-6 Adverse Findings Against O-5 Disapproved
Eskan Village, Saudi Arabia--Stationed at the United States Military Training Mission (USMTM), this Air Force O-5 was subjected to an AR 15-6, when certain subordinates made false allegations against him concerning disrespectful (and sex-based) words and actions while socializing after hours. Mr. Tolin worked with the client to craft a response to the referral to … Continue reading AR 15-6 Adverse Findings Against O-5 Disapproved
Rank Restored with Headquarters Waiver
McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas--Following a hard fought administrative discharge board, resulting in probation and rehabilitation, and the ultimate retention of an NCO with medical issues resulting in PT failures, Mr. Tolin didn't settle there. After multiple PT failures in a row, the client's command followed the all-too-easy approach of progressive discipline from the menu … Continue reading Rank Restored with Headquarters Waiver
