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By Joseph Owens February 6, 2024
For years and today, service members can file two distinct types of reports involving sexual assault: unrestricted or restricted. If they file an unrestricted report of sexual assault, they may decide to take part in a criminal investigation and then support actions taken to hold the alleged perpetrator accountable
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By Joseph Owens January 18, 2024
Navigate the complexities of military court-martials with Owens & Kurz. Learn about Summary, Special, and General Court-Martials, their durations, and the crucial factors that impact the timeline.
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By Joseph Owens February 21, 2022
If you were discharged and denied an upgrade from the Navy and Marine Corps between October 7, 2001, and March 1, 2012, there is a new settlement in place that allows you to reapply to change your status. Read our blog to learn more.
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By Joseph Owens February 7, 2022
On January 26, 2022, President Biden signed an Executive Order to amend the Uniform Code of Military Justice, which is key to advancing the reform he signed into law through the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Read our blog to learn more.
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By Joseph Owens September 24, 2021
Veterans Affairs recently added three more Agent Orange presumptions and is automatically reviewing denied claims for these diseases. Read on for more.
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