· It's no secret that battlefield trauma can leave veterans with deep emotional scars that impact their ability to function in civilian life. But new research from Washington University in St. Louis suggests that military service, even …

 · Military personnel cannot solicit funds for their unit, military-related group or other organization by referring to their military rank and unit and implying that this is an official request. "The National Guard, and all branches of the military, do not fundraise," said Army Lt. Col. Richard Goldenberg, the public affairs officer for the New ...

 · The Charlie Morgan Military Spouses Equal Treatment Act would expand federal benefits to all legally married same- spouses of service members and veterans. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced ...

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 · Major Changes to Federal Law on Dividing Military Retired Pay. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2017, signed into law in December 2016, drastically changes the way military retired pay can be divided in divorce …

military law, the body of law concerned with the maintenance of discipline in the armed forces. Every state requires a code of laws and regulations for the raising, maintenance, and administration of its armed forces, all of which may be considered the field of military law. The term, however, is

 · The following activities are prohibited: (a) The possession, delivery, sale, transfer, or introduction into the installation of Fort Jackson of any device, instrument or paraphernalia designed or reasonably intended for use in introducing into the human body a controlled substance, as defined in the Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 801, et seq., is prohibited.

 · Prosecution of Military Personnel. The MOU between the Department of Justice and the Department of Defense was finalized in August 1984 and provides as follows: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENTS OF JUSTICE AND DEFENSE RELATING TO THE INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION OF CERTAIN …

 · Federal and State Laws Protect Military Students on Orders. Federal law and regulations (in some states) protect active duty, guard and Reserve military personnel who are attending post-secondary education schools if they must miss school due to military orders. Federal law and regulation have the greatest protective impact on a "veteran ...

6 rules to follow when filming actors in uniform: Actors portraying members of the military must wear civilian clothes to and from the location where they will be filmed or photographed. When using a uniformed actor in a video project, be sure to …

Introduction: Just for Judges is a resource for family court judges dealing with military divorce, pension division and family law issues. Due to variances in state laws, decisions and rules, it is general in scope; "one size fits all" is not the focus. Specific answers are usually limited to federal statutes and rules, current state law, and laws which are relatively uniform in ...

 · When someone is employed within the American Armed Forces, it can be confusing to understand which labor laws apply in different situations. In this …

 · Military Law is a legal field classified as a subgenre of Federal Law, which typically addresses the activity and behavior of military personnel; this can include sedition, treason, war crimes, criminal offenses directed towards fellow …

 · Military personnel are held to a stricter standard of allegiance. Article 134 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice prohibits military personnel from uttering statements or …

military law, the body of law concerned with the maintenance of discipline in the armed forces. Every state requires a code of laws and regulations for the raising, maintenance, and administration of its armed forces, all of which may be considered the field of military law. The term, however, is

 · Military uniforms are issued by the armed forces. In addition to wearing uniforms while on duty, members of the armed forces may wear uniforms in off …

 · President George W. Bush has issued the attached memorandum to the heads of Executive departments and agencies on the return of civilian employees who were called to serve on active duty in the continuing Global War on Terrorism. The President's memorandum notes that the Federal Government serves as a model for all employers in its treatment of its active …

 · DoDD 5500.7, Standards of Conduct, provides guidance to military personnel on standards of conduct and ethics. Violations of the punitive provisions by military personnel can result in prosecution under the Uniform Code of …

 · Tucked inside the National Defense Authorization Act ( H.R. 6395 ), which just became law, is a new requirement for federal military and civilian law enforcement personnel involved in the federal government's response to a "civil disturbance" to wear visible identification of themselves and the name of the government entity employing them.

 · · Fictional portrayals of Federal Personnel. Ø Such images may not, however, include authentic military uniforms, insignia or other identifying features, e.g., branch of service, awards, badges, buttons, ribbons, etc. Ø Compliant results may be achieved by using unadorned camouflage attire or fictional military insignias.

 · The military justice system is based on the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), which applies to all branches. While the UCMJ is similar to …

 · New Sheriff in Town: Martial Law and You. When martial law is in effect, civilians live under military law and military enforcement of that law. That means that any crimes and violations will be tried in military court as military …

The military criminal justice system in a nutshell. Once you enlist in the military, you become subject immediately to the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). The Code was created by Congress after World War II to address the need for a standardized, fair system of criminal justice for all branches of the military.

 · A provision of the 2009 Defense Authorization Act changed federal law to allow U.S. veterans and military personnel not in uniform to render the military hand-salute when the national anthem is played. This change adds to a provision which was passed in the 2008 Defense Bill, which authorized veterans and military personnel in civilian clothes ...