Long ago, I traveled to Bremerton, Washington, as part of an extended vacation to the Pacific Northwest. While in Bremerton, I was excited to see the U.S.S. Battleship Missouri, which had been mothballed there since its decommissioning. I’m...
moreTexas Rangers and Chuck Norris
Chuck Norris jokes have become as much a part of pop culture as Coca Cola. It may come as a surprise to rising generations that the world hasn’t aways viewed Mr. Norris as a brand of jokes. Before 2005, when Chuck Norris jokes (aka Chuck Norris...
moreSocial Media Could Be Considered In Court-Martial Cases
Social media continues to be a hot topic of debate in many tried cases, raising questions about the legal validity of Face book posts, tweets and comments on web sites as evidence. Unlike most American citizens, members of the military are held...
moreShould I use an AR 15 for home defense?
Texas has a particular reputation when it comes to independence and security. I suppose you could say it’s in our blood. Remember the Alamo? This sense of independence and security is particularly strong with Texas veterans and Texas...
moreShould I join the Texas Army National Guard?
Recently, I had a conversation with a young man just graduating from high school who was asking me if he should join the Texas Army National Guard. As a veteran of the Texas Army Guard, I was pleased he asked for my opinion. And of course, I gave...
morePrevent Power from Corrupting Your Leadership
we are all familiar with the warning that “power corrupts.” And if you’re like me, when you hear the phrase the first type of corrupted power you think of is greed. If you shift the phrase to the military frame of reference, you might think of...
morePay Rules issued for Commissioned Officers of the Military Nursing Service
The Pay Rules for Commissioned Officers of the Military Nursing Service (MNS) have been promulgated today and can be downloaded by clicking here. These are in consequence to approval of the scales as per the 7th Central Pay Commission. The Rules...
moreNon-Judicial Punishment
Non-judicial punishment has historically been used as a tool by commanding officers and generals to handle a range of misconduct, from order violations, DUI, fraternization, to even low-level sex crimes. It is rarely offered to resolve...
moreMilitary and Family Laws
Since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, our country has been in a constant state of flux. One area that has been affected tremendously is military and family law. These laws are designed to protect our service members and their families, but they can...
moreMilitary and Family Authorized tips
As a result of the 9/11 terrorist assaults, our nation has been in a seamless state of flux. One house that has been affected tremendously is navy and family laws. These authorized tips are designed to protect our service members and their...
moreMelaleuca Recognized for Being Patriotic, Military-Friendly
Consumer goods manufacturer Melaleuca was recently recognized by the United States Department of Defense for being a military-friendly, patriotic employer. We here at Texas Military Justice fully support our brave men and women in uniform. Ours...
moreHow Compassion Can Make or Break a Career
you might not have realized it, but there’s an important date in the lives of your Soldiers that you should pay attention to. You don’t know the exact time yet – it could be weeks, months, or years away – but it’s out there. And it’s a big day...
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