Tag: Army

A private and U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence combat medic specialist listens to instruction from the team leader while patrolling during a combat medic field training exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, Jan. 25, 2024. The purpose of the course is to expand upon Army medic base level skills on how to keep casualties of combat operations alive for 12-24 hours after engagement. After a threat is neutralized while on patrol, the soldiers transport the wounded to the nearest battalion aid station at the forward operating base to continue emergency care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Taylor Curry.)

Army OSTC Drops Allegation of Sexual Assault After Veritas Military Law Provides Exculpatory Evidence

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Joint Base San Antonio, Texas--Being investigated by Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is not the way most soldiers want to spend their career. But even for those who stay on the right side of the law, simple consensual interactions can result in your life being turned upside down and inside out. What makes life harder … Continue reading Army OSTC Drops Allegation of Sexual Assault After Veritas Military Law Provides Exculpatory Evidence →

Soldiers with the Fort Sam Houston Caisson Section carry the flag-draped casket during an interment ceremony, Feb. 10, 2024, at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tristin English.)

Army O-5 Exonerated in AR 15-6 for False Allegations of Bullying and Counterproductive Leadership

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JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, TX--Over the last decade, there seems to have been a shift across the board in the military where alleged victims have gained so much power that many leaders are walking on eggshells. However, leadership tasks still must get done. Holding people accountable must still happen. Leading down and up is still a … Continue reading Army O-5 Exonerated in AR 15-6 for False Allegations of Bullying and Counterproductive Leadership →

Air assault students rappel from a tower for practice and to build trust in their belay men during an air assault school held at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk Jan. 9-20, 2023. (U.S. Army photo by Angie Thorne.)

Army O-4 and Former Commander Retained by Board

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Fort Polk, Louisiana--High-speed former company commander was retained by a Board of Inquiry held at the Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, Louisiana. This field grade officer took on the mantle of command, but ultimately had an AR 15-6 substantiated against him, as he made the mistake of putting mission before people, without recognition in … Continue reading Army O-4 and Former Commander Retained by Board →

Charlie Battery of the storied 3rd Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment, 25th Division Artillery, 25th Infantry Division, increased their combat readiness as they executed an Artillery Raid training at Schofield Barracks’ East Range Training Area, Sept. 20, 2023. This training mission aimed to bolster their Air Assault (AASLT) capabilities, fine-tune Raid procedures, and sharpen their fire mission processing times. Their 1st Platoon played a pivotal role in this operation by sling-loading three M777A2 howitzers and an FDC vehicle in collaboration with Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, significantly enhancing combined arms planning and coordination across the division. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Cera Rodney.)

Female Officer Exonerated from False AR 15-6 Adverse Findings of Fraternization

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Schofield Barracks, Hawaii--The problem we see with commander-directed investigations (AR 15-6s in the Army) is they take a completely inexperienced service member (who just barely outranks the accused) and turns them into an "investigator." The only training they get often comes from a JAG who maybe knows more about investigations than the "investigator," sometimes only because … Continue reading Female Officer Exonerated from False AR 15-6 Adverse Findings of Fraternization →

Soldiers assigned to the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as "The Old Guard," set off cannons during a performance of the 1812 Overture at the National Museum of the United States Army, Fort Belvoir, Va., Aug. 8, 2021. The concert has taken place annually for more than 40 years. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Brandon Muniz.)

Retired Soldier Exonerated Through General Court-Martial Dismissal of Sexual Assault Allegations

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Fort Belvoir, Virginia--Following a multi-year saga, this LTC Retired finally can enjoy his retirement in peace, after the convening authority dimissed two charges referred against him: one for sexual assault, and one for assault consummated by a battery on his son. *** Near the end of his active-duty career, an Army LTC began dating an … Continue reading Retired Soldier Exonerated Through General Court-Martial Dismissal of Sexual Assault Allegations →

Soldiers attached to the 101st Resolute Support Sustainment Brigade from the 1034th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, Iowa National Guard and 10th Mountain, 2-14 Infantry Battalion, Ghost Forward Support Company load onto a Chinook helicopter to head out and execute missions across the Combined Joint Operations Area- Afghanistan. (Photo by 1st Lt. Verniccia Ford.)

Officer NJP Withdrawn for Negligent Discharge of Firearm

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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 →

U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 341st Military Police Company, of Mountain View, California, receive training on explosive ordnance disposal conducted by the 630th Ordnance Company in Eskan Village, Saudi Arabia, on Oct. 26, 2017. The training, which took place on a military installation during a course of 10 days, allowed Soldiers from the 341st MP Co. to better understand the EOD capabilities available to them, if needed. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Danae V. Sym.)

AR 15-6 Adverse Findings Against O-5 Disapproved

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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 →