For Military Personnel
When you head overseas on military duty, you aim to make the world a better place. Without you, citizens of the world would continue to suffer violence and atrocities from those claiming power in their countries. It can be galling when you find yourself accused of the...
When you sign up for military service, that branch of the armed services effectively “owns” you for the duration of your service to your country. Everything from the length of your hair to where you are permitted to go and when you can leave is regulated. That type of...
With so much attention going to smartphone use behind the wheel, it's understandable that many drivers would not think of eating and drinking as a potential source of distraction for them. But this does not make it safe. You may have found this out first-hand after a...
Getting into an altercation with another person can ruin anyone's day. You may have simply been minding your own business when someone made a rude comment to you or a friend, and you responded verbally. Many people have been in such scenarios, and the incident can...
As a service member, you protect the rights of others, but there are times when guarding your own rights take precedence.If you receive a notice to appear before a board of inquiry, you must defend your rights, your reputation and your military career. Are you...
As the victim of a car crash, people probably kept asking you if you were OK, and you kept saying you were fine. After all, you were out of the car and walking around. There was so much going on that you ignored the headache that began soon after the collision....
Court-martial is an integral component of military law. There are three types of court-martial a military officer can receive: general, special and summary. If you or someone you know in the military ever faces a court-martial, it is natural to have a...
When you sign on as a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, you must agree to abide by a strict code of conduct. If you break that code of conduct, you could potentially face serious repercussions. The Uniform Code of Military Justice dictates the rules and guidelines you...
Driving drunk is a recipe for disaster. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, there were roughly 11,300 alcohol-related crashes on the state’s roadways in 2017. Of these, nearly 400 resulted in someone’s death. While committing...
With its stores, restaurants, parks and other public spaces, Fayetteville is an excellent place to spend an afternoon or weekend. Nonetheless, few things can ruin a day on the town faster than an unexpected injury. If you sustain an injury in a public place, you must...