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…
Procedural Points | Air Force Special Access Program (AF SAP) Appeals Process
*Alert | January 2026 DAF/SAPCO Policy Changes* Updated January 30, 2026 January 21, 2026, the DAF replaced AF SAP appeal hearings with an administrative appeal process via…
Can I Appeal My SMART Scholarship Debt?
The Department of Defense funded Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program provides merit-based scholarships to bachelor’s,…
I am Being Disenrolled from ROTC – Can an Attorney Help Me Be Retained or Avoid a Huge Debt?
Not all attorneys have experience with ROTC disenrollment, and no attorney can guarantee a favorable result. What a military attorney—that is, an attorney specialized in…
Article 15-6 Investigations: Should You Talk to the Investigator Without an Attorney Present?
When a Soldier is notified of their involvement in an Army Regulation (AR) 15-6 investigation, the immediate instinct is often to talk: whether out of a sense of duty, fear, or…
Nonjudicial Punishment: Do I Have a Right to an Attorney?
A frequent question for Servicemembers facing nonjudicial punishment is whether they have the right to counsel. It makes sense to ask such an important question considering that…
‘Massive’ Win for Veterans: U.S. Supreme Court Extends Window for Combat-Related Special Compensation
A recent U.S. Supreme Court case could significantly benefit retired military members. The U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion in Soto v. United States on June 12, delivering a…
Avoid a potential $200,000 mistake: Know the risks involved when signing up for ROTC
Thinking of joining the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) to help pay for college? The cost of college tuition continues to drastically increase and has far exceeded the rate…
Reinstating Military Members Separated Over the COVID-19 Vaccine
In August 2021, the U.S. Secretary of Defense mandated that all service members receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The policy was later rescinded in January 2023, but not before…
What to Know About Debts Initiated by the DoD and Your Rights
Military members and Department of Defense employees can occasionally find themselves owning a debt to the DoD as a result of the overpayment of pay or allowances, or early…