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,…
Protecting Those Who Serve: What Sets USERRA Apart From Other Employment Laws
When an employee experiences unlawful discrimination or retaliation, multiple federal and/or state laws may apply in their case. For example, an employee denied reasonable…
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.…
ROTC Medical Waiver FAQs: Applications, DoDMERB, & Disqualifying Conditions
For those with their heart set on enrolling in ROTC, the prospect of rejection on medical grounds can be devastating. But a medical disqualification need not mean rejection from…
What to Know About the Career Risks Military Lawyers Face When Called to Fill Civilian Gaps
Did you know that a military lawyer, known as Judge Advocate General (JAG), could be risking his or her career when assisting with civilian legal matters? A recent case brings a…
Penalized for Getting Better: How the VA’s New Medication Rule Threatens Veterans, Active Servicemembers, and Military Medical Retirement
A deeply technical but consequential change in how the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) calculates disability ratings has ignited confusion, concern, and controversy among…
PERSPECTIVE | Choosing Legal Rationale to Justify Caribbean Boat Strikes: The Piracy Paradigm
The Christmas holiday police action against the President of Venezuela took many inside the Beltway by surprise, even United States Senators. Questions now circulate about whether…
Whistleblowing in the Military: Know Your Rights and Protections
Are you a military service member considering blowing the whistle, but unsure of your rights and protections? The Military Whistleblower Protection Act of 1988 (MWPA) provides…
Generative AI at the DoW: Your Responsibilities Under the UCMJ
On December 9, 2025, the Secretary of War issued a memo that should’ve landed on your screen whether you’re an E-4 working logistics, a butter bar in a TOC, or a GS-13 in…