Latest "military justice system" stories

New rules make it easier to kick out airmen, guardians guilty of sexual assault

“The prohibition of consideration of the members’ good military character or service record moves the ‘zero-tolerance’ culture forward, omitting opportunities for the ‘good dude’ defense,” said military personnel expert Kate Kuzminski.

By Rachel S. Cohen

17 months ago

Military justice reform compromise strikes fair balance between competing interests

The military does not have trial-level standing courts, but the actual trial proceeding progresses independently and autonomously once a commander does convene a court-martial.

By Brian L. Cox

24 months ago

Air Force to survey airmen on race

The surveys will help the inspector general's review of racial disparities in the Air Force, and will be anonymous.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

This week in Congress: Racial problems in the military get a closer look

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 15, 2020.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

New for 2020: Here’s why troops can’t sue the military for medical malpractice, and how that’s changing

The long and twisty history of the Feres Doctrine.

By Meghann Myers

4 years ago

Clemency for war criminals an ‘insult’ to the military, lawmaker argues

A top Senate Democrat says pardons, forgiveness should not have been given to service members embroiled in three controversial cases.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago