You have been investigated for alleged misconduct.  Some of it was substantiated.  This adverse report can affect the rest of your life.  You are retiring.  Your commander has given you a document with the Subject Line:  Officer Grade Determination Notification.  This...

Law enforcement is not perfect.  Innocent people get accused of crimes.  And, while eventually justice will prevail, it is important that your reaction to a false accusation not make your situation worse. When innocent people are accused of crimes they did not commit,...

If you are a military member but can no longer perform your duties due to a physical or other medical condition, you may no longer be able to serve on active duty.  The Disability Evaluation System (DES) has a process to evaluate whether you are fit for duty.  But,...

Americans have the highest confidence in the U.S. Armed Forces--and for a good reason.  The armed forces instills integrity, service before self, and excellence as core values into its members.  Public service is a public trust.  To protect this trust, the United...

If you listened to the podcast series S-Town, you will see why John McLemore's dying without a will had negative consequences on those he cared for.  McLemore was an eccentric horologist from the small town of Woodstock, Alabama.  I learned that horology is the...

If you are a military member, you SHOULD READ this article…and even if you are not. Know your rights when questioned by Law Enforcement.

Facing injustice is one of life’s biggest challenges.  But you can right the wrongs. How does your discharge negatively affect you? Unless you have an honorable discharge, you are ineligible for the Post 9-11 GI Bill education benefit. Unless you have a discharge...

Andy said, "It’s too bad that you had to embarrass David. I am sure it is hard enough for him to get his words out, but then when you laughed at him, you made it worse.” The boys snickered and began to walk away. Andy said, “You need to apologize to David.” One boy...