A 319th Security Forces Squadron base defense operations center controller practices a drone landing during an unmanned aircraft system flight training course at the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, April 27, 2022. Over the course of three days, members familiarized themselves with the drone features that can assist them with conducting daily operations such as security patrol and incident response missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Richards.)

19.5-Year NCO Fully Acquitted at Special Court-Martial to Save Retirement

Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota--A potentially career-ending saga finally ended a year later for this 19.5-year NCO, who was fully acquitted after a litigated defense by Veritas Military Law. This Black NCO was a frequent shopper at a national sporting goods store, spending thousands of dollars over the years, when one day, they … Continue reading 19.5-Year NCO Fully Acquitted at Special Court-Martial to Save Retirement

A 22d Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., is prepped for an exercise Amalgam Dart 15-2 aerial refueling mission May 29, 2015, at Eielson AFB, Alaska. During Amalgam Dart, U.S. Air Force KC-135s, alongside Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130T Hercules and CC-150T Polaris tanker crews, had numerous opportunities to practice bilateral aerial refueling with aircraft ranging from U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles and RCAF CF-18 Hornets, to U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors, an E-3 Sentry (AWACS) and a B-52H Stratofortress. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton.)

PT Failures: Probation & Rehabilitation to Save Retirement

McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas--Mr. Tolin came into this case as the third defense counsel for this client. This 17-year NCO had failed multiple PT tests in a row, and the only negative paperwork she had was for those failures. Her command administratively took away her E-6 stripe to teach her a lesson. She kept … Continue reading PT Failures: Probation & Rehabilitation to Save Retirement