As a military service member, you know that you have a set of standards to uphold. When you joined the military, the regimented and structured lifestyle may have been something that appealed to you in the first place. As your career in the armed forces has progressed,...
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What factors are considered during administrative separation?
When you joined the military, you may have intended to make it your nearly life-long career. You wanted to serve your country, learn new skills, find personal growth and gain many other benefits that come along with military service. What you did not anticipate,...
Which type of court-martial are you facing?
Joining the military may have been a dream of yours from a young age. You may even have had family members who served and caused you to have a strong respect and admiration for military service members. Whatever the reason, you chose to make the military a significant...
Is your conduct unbecoming an officer?
Integrity is a virtue the military values highly. After all, members of the armed services defend the country's ideals. Therefore, each branch of the military sets standards for morality that are higher than those of the general public. This is because of the serious...
Unjust errors on your military record can impede your life
Serving in the armed forces is something of which many in the United States are proud. Some decide right after high school to join a certain branch of the military, postponing college, marriage and career paths to serve the country in whatever way they can. It is not...
Desertion or AWOL can lead to court-martial
Next to hearing that your son or daughter is deploying to a military zone, the most frightening term you may hear as a California military parent is "court-martial." Often a court-martial is related to the commission of a crime by a service member. However, desertion...
An understanding of how security clearances work
For many people who have careers in the military, security clearance is essential. It's not always easy to get security clearance, and there are various issues that could cause a person to lose this designation. If you need clearance, will need it in the future or...
Court-martial is not the same as civilian courts
Military service is often a source of pride for those who dedicate years of their lives to the defense of freedom. For many, perhaps for you, the training and experience you receive in the military can open doors for your future career or perhaps convince you to make...
How to modify your military discharge status
Someone who serves their country with honor deserves to have their service characterized as such. However, in some cases, a veteran’s discharge process does not end favorably. Maybe your discharge does not reflect your service, or it leads to a denial of VA benefits....