I Failed a Military Drug Test: What Now?
The United States military employs a “zero-tolerance” standard for drug use while in service, whether you are in the Active or Reserve Component. The expectation is that if a…
Long Island lawmaker, Marine will walk 26 hours straight to raise awareness for veterans’ suicide — and he wants you to join
SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. (New York Post) — It’s a boots-on-the-ground effort. A Long Island lawmaker and Marine reservist plans to trek a whopping 66 miles across Suffolk…
What Happens When There Is a Failed Drug Test in the Military?
The military has “zero tolerance” for drug use while in service, whether you are in the Active Component or the Reserves. The expectation is that if a service member is going…
Sterling Renaissance Festival ‘Pickle Man’ said he was fired for having his service animal on property
Sterling, N.Y. — A vendor at the Sterling Renaissance Festival affectionately known as the “Pickle Man” will not be back for this season. The longtime vendor was fired, and…
What Happens to My VA Benefits If I Am Incarcerated?
A Veteran may find himself or herself either facing jail time or currently incarcerated. A Veteran will want to know how being incarcerated will impact their benefits, including…
Can You Be Charged Under the UCMJ After Discharge?
The Uniform Code of Military Justice (“UCMJ”) was enacted by Congress to provide substantive and procedural laws governing the military justice system, including…
Audit of Marine cyber officers’ records commits some to more service
In early October 2022, everything was falling into place for Marine 1st Lt. Jack Taubl. After more than three years in the Marine Corps, the cyber officer had accepted a lucrative…
‘It changes lives.’ Montgomery County Veterans Court celebrates 10 years of helping veterans
Jefferson Twp. resident James Coleman was qualified for an open position at the Dayton National Cemetery, but because of a drug charge that Coleman disclosed during the job…
Survivor Benefit Plan and Marriage/Divorce
The Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) is a benefit afforded to military retirees to ensure a continuous lifetime annuity for their dependents after the service member dies. The benefit…
Is Russia’s Wagner Group recruiting US veterans to fight in Ukraine?
The Wagner Group, Russia’s notorious private military company accused of war crimes and identified as a “significant transnational criminal organization” by the U.S.…