On August 15, 2022, the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals (NMCCA) overturned the trial judge’s original dismissal of Chief Eric … [Read more...] about Final decision: Top military court rules that Chief Eric Gilmet charges are again dismissed with prejudice
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Board determines 2 Raiders will retire honorably unless Marine General overturns
On 1 August 2023 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Marine Gunnery Sergeants Danny Draher and Josh Negron went before a board of inquiry (BOI) … [Read more...] about Board determines 2 Raiders will retire honorably unless Marine General overturns
Steven Smiley: Not guilty of negligent homicide, guilty of felony ‘name calling’
Editor's note: According to attorney Colby Vokey (USMC-ret.), as part of a post-trial agreement, the Commanding General at Marine Corps Recruit … [Read more...] about Steven Smiley: Not guilty of negligent homicide, guilty of felony ‘name calling’
Task & Purpose: Parris Island drill instructor found not guilty of Marine’s death during Crucible
By Jeff Schogol | Published Jul 28, 2023 6:14 PM EDT A drill instructor has been found not guilty of negligent homicide and most other … [Read more...] about Task & Purpose: Parris Island drill instructor found not guilty of Marine’s death during Crucible
New podcast series ‘The War Within’ gives detailed account of Robert Bales case
In 2012, U.S Army Staff Sergeant Robert “Bob” Bales conducted, what he believed to be, a pre-emptive strike against Taliban fighters who had … [Read more...] about New podcast series ‘The War Within’ gives detailed account of Robert Bales case
Retired Marine Raider calls for support of Patriotic Americans as MARSOC 3 court martial looms
The People of the United States, as declared in the preamble of our Constitution, declared only six specified purposes of our Constitution, one … [Read more...] about Retired Marine Raider calls for support of Patriotic Americans as MARSOC 3 court martial looms
Additional fallout from unlawful command influence in ‘MARSOC 3’ case
CASE UPDATE: On September 12, 2022, Marine Corps judge Lieutenant Colonel E.A. Catto disregarded evidence of Unlawful Command Influence and … [Read more...] about Additional fallout from unlawful command influence in ‘MARSOC 3’ case
Charges reinstated in Chief Eric Gilmet’s case after government appeals original decision
On August 15, 2022, the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals (NMCCA) overturned the trial judge’s original dismissal of Chief Eric … [Read more...] about Charges reinstated in Chief Eric Gilmet’s case after government appeals original decision
How a Dishonorable Discharge affects servicemembers and their families
When a servicemember leaves the military – voluntarily or involuntarily – they receive a discharge certificate. These discharges range from … [Read more...] about How a Dishonorable Discharge affects servicemembers and their families
Marine Corps acts on prior threats against military lawyers who defended accused Marines and Sailor
Allegations of harassment, intimidation, bullying and creating a hostile work environment have been filed in the form of an ethics complaint … [Read more...] about Marine Corps acts on prior threats against military lawyers who defended accused Marines and Sailor
Fred Galvin discusses MARSOC 3, military justice system, forthcoming book
The host of the Former Action Guys Podcast, Justin Cramer, interviewed Major Fred Galvin (USMC-ret.) about a multitude of issues plaguing the … [Read more...] about Fred Galvin discusses MARSOC 3, military justice system, forthcoming book
SFC Robert Nicoson found not guilty of all allegations, case dismissed
On January 7, 2022, an Army court-martial panel (jury) comprised of 2 Lieutenant Colonels and 6 Command Sergeants Major found Sergeant First … [Read more...] about SFC Robert Nicoson found not guilty of all allegations, case dismissed