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

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

Airmen assigned to the 335th Training Squadron participate in a freestyle drill during the 4th Quarter Drill Down at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Oct. 11, 2024. Drill Downs are hosted quarterly by the 81st Training Group to allow Airmen and other service members to train and demonstrate proficiency in executing drill movements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrew Young.)

Commander-Directed Investigation Unsubstantiated Against O-5 Squadron Commander

Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi--A squadron commander in the 81st Training Wing (home to the Air Force's largest technical training group) was brought in to clean up a squadron with many issues. Throughout this O-5 commander's tour, the commander took the much-needed steps of holding members accountable at all levels of the squadron. However, holding … Continue reading Commander-Directed Investigation Unsubstantiated Against O-5 Squadron Commander

U.S. Air Force airmen unveils the winning tail flash for 156th Airlift Wing, Muñiz Air National Guard Base, Carolina, Puerto Rico, during the WC-130 Tail Flash Unveiling Ceremony in Hangar 1, March 6, 2016. Winning design was designed by Staff Sgt. Luis A. Morales, aircrew flight equipment of the 156th Operation Squadron. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Efrain Sanchez.)

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