Tag: Counter-Investigation

U.S. Air Force Maj and instructor pilot assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing, Texas Air National Guard, and Tech. Sgt. and crew chief with the 149 FW, share a laugh before takeoff Nov. 20 at Natal Air Force Base in Brazil during CRUZEX 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt Mindy Bloem.)

Commander Withdraws Letter of Reprimand Alleging Sexual Assault by Texas Guardsman

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Joint Base San Antonio, Texas--Being investigated by Air Force Office of Special Investigation (AFOSI) is a terrible way for servicemembers to start their career. But even for men and women of character, consensual interactions can result in your life being turned upside down and inside out. Here, a consensual tech school relationship a year later … Continue reading Commander Withdraws Letter of Reprimand Alleging Sexual Assault by Texas Guardsman →

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 →

U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles from the 336th Fighter Squadron assigned to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, taxi to their parking spots after completing a NATO Enhanced Air Policing mission out of Łask Air Base, Poland, Feb. 28, 2022. Air Defense integration and eAP demonstrates NATO’s capabilities, readiness and resolve to protect Allied populations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jacob Albers.)

Following Counter-Investigation by Veritas Military Law, Air Force OSTC Drops False Allegations of Rape and Domestic Violence

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Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina--In the military, a common theme of couples on the rocks is allegations of serious criminal misconduct. Especially for active-duty service members, spouses understand how easy it is to make allegations, how serious the military treats these cases now, and the career-ending implications they can have with just their … Continue reading Following Counter-Investigation by Veritas Military Law, Air Force OSTC Drops False Allegations of Rape and Domestic Violence →

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 →