Ask the Attorney: Getting the Most Out of Your Office of Soldiers’ Counsel (OSC) Visit
I’m an active-duty soldier in the Army going through disability retirement. Does the Army’s recent policy update mean that I can only meet with an Office of Soldiers’…
When to Use Government Counsel, When to Call a Private Military Disability Retirement Attorney
There are precious few situations when the military must provide free legal representation to service members. Legal help is not guaranteed for most facing the Disability…
Disability Retirement: Why Hire a Private Attorney if the Military Lawyer Does the Same Thing for Free?
The military does not provide free legal help to all service members navigating LDES or IDES. Government counsel is available for some service members—on paper—but the scope…
Ask the Attorney: Mental Health and ROTC Enrollment
I’m a contracted cadet struggling with mental health issues. Won’t I get kicked out of ROTC if I get treatment or go to therapy? Will I need to pay back my scholarship if…
Ask the Attorney: Marijuana and the Military
I’m in the military and marijuana is legal in my state. Now that Cannabis is supposed to be rescheduled, does that mean I’m cleared to use marijuana? April 22, 2026, the…
How to Challenge DFAS Debt in 2026: Dispute, Waivers and Remissions for Servicemembers
Receiving a debt notification is a high-stress situation for most. Knowing whether, what, and where to turn with all of your questions, documents, and applications can add even…
DFAS Debt 101 for Service Members: Your Options in 2026
Current and former military members can find themselves in debt to the Government for any number of reasons, often through no fault of their own. The culprit may be circumstances…
State-Legal Cannabis & Rescheduling: Marijuana Still Off-Limits for Military in 2026
In most states, marijuana is legal in some capacity—at the state level. On December 18, 2025, President Trump’s executive order directed the Attorney General to initiate the…
What Happens at a Court-Martial? Step-by-Step Military Justice Process
For any service member facing a court-martial, the process carries the full weight of federal criminal prosecution, with outcomes that may include confinement, punitive discharge,…
ROTC Medical Disenrollment FAQs: Reporting Requirements, Debt, & Mental Health
ROTC provides life-changing opportunities to many cadets and midshipmen. For some—especially Contracted Cadets—changes in circumstance may turn opportunity into catastrophe.…