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A P-51 Mustang flies side by side with an F-16 Fighting Falcon over the crowd June 28, 2014, during the Warriors Over the Wasatch Air Show at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The Warriors Over the Wasatch air show was open to the public June 28 and 29. Events during the show include the U.S. Army parachute team, the Golden Knights; an F-16 attack demonstration by the 388th Fighter Wing and a precision air demonstration by the Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Queen.)

IG Reprisal Investigation Against O-7 Unfounded

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Hill Air Force Base, Utah--A common occurrence in the current Department of Defense environment is when leaders hold subordinates accountable, those leaders then get investigated for all sorts of false allegations. This is especially true for commanders. But the right to legal advise exists for commanders, too, and should be exercised. In this particular case, … Continue reading IG Reprisal Investigation Against O-7 Unfounded →

A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet is refueled over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility by a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, Sept. 22, 2020. The KC-135 delivers a global-reach aerial capability to support joint and coalition aircraft, and provide war-winning airpower throughout the USCENTCOM area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Allred.)

Wings Saved at Flying Evaluation Board

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Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas--Mr. Tolin was called in to assist an operational Air Force pilot (flying the KC-135), who had been re-assigned as an Instructor Pilot (flying T-6) at Randolph. Unfortunately, this O-3 pilot did not physically do well in the T-6, and some folks in the training command believed he was malingering, because … Continue reading Wings Saved at Flying Evaluation Board →

The U. S. Space Force successfully launched the Tactically Responsive Launch-2 (TacRL-2) mission on a Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base on June 13 2021, at 4:11 a.m. EDT, delivering a technology demonstration satellite to Low Earth Orbit. (U.S. Space Force Photo Courtesy Image.)

Now Retired Air Force E-7 Fully Acquitted at General Court-Martial of Domestic Violence Allegations

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Vandenberg Space Force Base, California--This Senior Non-commissioned Officer served honorably for decades, and on his terminal leave, he was called back and put under investigation. You guessed it, ex-wife allegations never raised until a custody dispute. Not only was this Air Force E-7 facing 15 felony-level offenses, he was fighting for his freedom, his retirement, … Continue reading Now Retired Air Force E-7 Fully Acquitted at General Court-Martial of Domestic Violence Allegations →

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

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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 →

U.S. Air Force loadmasters assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, watch as bundles fly off an aircraft during Operation Christmas Drop at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 10, 2021. Over the course of 10 days, crews airdropped donated food, clothing, educational materials, and tools to 55 islanders throughout the South-Eastern Pacific, including the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aubree Owens.)

Full Acquittal from Island Sexual Assault Allegations at General Court-Martial

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Andersen Air Force Base, Guam--After COVID continued trial the first go around, Mr. Tolin led an 8-person team to the full acquittal of an Air Force E-4 whose promotion to E-5 was placed on hold once the alleged victim made a report of sexual assault. The case started as a standard Department of Defense sexual … Continue reading Full Acquittal from Island Sexual Assault Allegations at General Court-Martial →