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Navy releases Bonhomme Richard disciplinary records related to fire

The amphib caught fire in July 2020 and burned for several days, leading the Navy to sell the once-mighty warship for scrap.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

11 months ago

Lt. Christopher Fletcher, a judge advocate, prepares for a court-martial at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington on March 20, 2013.

End the Navy’s vessel exception. Give sailors and Marines the due process afforded to every other US service member

Navy leaders often abuse the vessel exception loophole to non-judicial punishment, says the author of this commentary.

By David Johnson

3 years ago

Here’s what to do (and not do) if you’re charged with a military crime

Defense attorneys offer their free advice.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

4 years ago

Did the feds expand a war crimes case to another SEAL?

Military prosecutors inform a senior SEAL that he's being investigated in connection to an alleged 2017 war crime in Iraq.

By Carl Prine

4 years ago

What happens to SEALs who testify about war crimes?

A showdown looms Tuesday morning in a Naval Base San Diego courtroom.

By Carl Prine

4 years ago

Commanders must stop boycotting the UCMJ

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis' call for commanders to punish illegal conduct using the military justice system is a welcome and needed change to end what has become a boycott of the UCMJ, this writer says.

By Franklin D. Rosenblatt

5 years ago