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Fourteen KC-135 Stratotankers line up during a simulated alert call March 24, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Known as the “elephant walk,” the alert call was part of an exercise, which displayed the rapid mobility capabilities and teamwork of the men and women at McConnell AFB to take flight within minutes of being notified of a mission. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury.)

Rank Restored with Headquarters Waiver

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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 →

460th Security Forces Squadron defender conducts tactical movements during a field exercise in preparation for the Defenders Challenge July 27, 2018, on Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado. Select Air Force Space Command defenders will compete against one another at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, and then winners will compete at Camp Bullis, Texas, for the final challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael D. Mathews.)

Special Court-Martial Full Acquittal Drug Use Allegations

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Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado--An Air Force Senior Airman (E-4) tested positive on a unit sweep drug test of the local security forces squadron, in the middle of a long holiday. Mr. Tolin joined this E-4's detailed Area Defense Counsel to fully litigate the case, resulting in a full acquittal in less than ten minutes … Continue reading Special Court-Martial Full Acquittal Drug Use Allegations →

Fourteen KC-135 Stratotankers line up during a simulated alert call March 24, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Known as the “elephant walk,” the alert call was part of an exercise, which displayed the rapid mobility capabilities and teamwork of the men and women at McConnell AFB to take flight within minutes of being notified of a mission. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury.)

PT Failures: Probation & Rehabilitation

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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 →