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Col I'm back in! Its the Army but it gets me to Iraq to share sacrifice with my troops. This was merly phase one of getting my former Marine record corrected (admin board was conducted in error, etc. BCNR overlooked evidence, etc) I plan to field one more BCNR, one last chance to correct the...

What is the name of your state? TX Going through my BCNR record and recalled that the Corps stated that my MUC that is LISTED on my DD-214 is not authorized? I double checked the award order and I was in MWSS-271 from 94-96 ( it says Detachment and I supported the Detachment ) and H&HQ Squadron...

What is the name of your state? TX It's good ol' Sergeant of Marines back in the fight! Well, Col. I got fed up with the BCNR and the Corps...and, for all you others out there, the lack of assistance from my elected officials. They try to help, but are limited and act as liaisons. I tried a...

What is the name of your state? TX 2002: The intent of a purchase was a $18500 truck at 15.0% for 60 months (paid 15.0% due some divorce issues on my credit and was in a jam and figured I_d re-fi when rates went down) I paid $1500 down and drove off. Fast forward: I got a letter from...

What is the name of your state? TX Can a company have an employee tuition reimbursement program and discriminate (not allow) those employees that receive government education benefits? Also, the MGI Bill that technically may or may not be a government benefit (you have to pay $1200 in own...

At least 8,000 members of the all-volunteer U.S. military have deserted since the Iraq war began, Pentagon records show, although the overall desertion rate has plunged since the Sept. 11 attacks in 2001. Since fall 2003, 4,387 Army soldiers, 3,454 Navy sailors and 82 Air Force personnel have...

http://www.jag.navy.mil/documents/Administrative%20Board%20overview-guide-findings%20worksheet.doc I challanged a member for cause and the board did not vote. the senior member of the board made a single ruling. clealry, not procedurally correct. I did a BCNR and clearly pointed this out...

I wonder if this is one of 'our' guys? Soldier who went AWOL surrenders By CHRIS VAUGHN STAR-TELEGRAM STAFF WRITER Jacob Hounshell called Thursday afternoon on a cellphone, the sound of the road in the background. "I'm heading down to Fort Hood," he said. Nine months after going absent...

Sheriff's deputies who get caught cheating on their spouses or sleeping with another person's spouse in Pinellas County, Fla., will be suspended from work for the behavior, according to a Local 6 News report. Pinellas County sheriff's Chief Deputy Dennis Fowler said he has seen so many cases of...

Feb. 7 2006 Issue Regulating relationships I was separated from active duty for having a consensual relationship with a female Marine not in my chain of command while I was separating from my former wife. I admit I made a judgment error, and watching from the home front while my Marines are...

Badapple I do have a Q for you, if I may. I obviously have been through an admin board for adlt/frat and was separated. I am sure you’ve see the post: was legally separated, girl was not in my chain of command, etc. In addition, many procedural errors occurred. I challenged a GySgt on my...

Angler The equestrian reference was attempt at bonding at the long standing rivalry of service tradition. I was probing to see if you would defend your service. You did not. That speaks volumes. Its sad that it sounds more that your fire has been extinguished! I admire your commitment to...