The Air Force JAG Corps Reporter Education and Outreach from The Judge Advocate General's Corps

By Col Jeremy Weber. Law plays a central role in national power, and pretty much every other area of life. It is time we recognize a legal instrument of power to better incorporate the legal domain into our strategic planning.

By Lt Col Aaron Jackson. Whistleblower cases provide a fascinating look into the inner workings of AF organization, leadership, and command. While this article cannot replace a full review of AFI 90-301 and the MWPA, it provides lawyers and JAGs with a quick primer on how to review and process these complex cases.

Book Review by Ms. Cornelia Weiss, Colonel (Ret), USAF. “Civil Protections and Remedies for Servicemembers” addresses legal obstacles that military members face with detailed section titles “in order to aid...in turning to just the right page when needed.”

Book Review by Mr. Brian Cox, Captain (Ret), USA. Despite any perceived flaws and limitations, the DoD Law of War Manual offers a consolidated collection of commentary on a vast array of topics involving the law of war.

Book Review By Maj Christopher Stein, USAF. Crazy Horse and Custer is an apologia for the military justice system and the Judge Advocate General’s Corps.

By Mr. Thomas G. Becker, Col (Ret), USAF. Media accounts of the events surrounding Col Bohannon’s decision not to sign the certificate of appreciation for his retiring noncommissioned officer’s same-sex spouse aren’t clear. After consulting several sources, this is my understanding of what happened.

By Capt Balaji Narain & Capt Dustin Banks. Intended to be an initial reference when conducting investigations or shepherding NJPs in a joint environment. By flagging the most salient distinctions between the services’ rules, our goal is to help the JAG practitioner keep an eye out for potential pitfalls.

By Col James Young, USAF (Ret). This article examines the historical context of R.C.M. 905, its newly enacted standard, and recommends changes to conform more closely to federal civilian practice.

By Lt Col Charles Warren. What good is being a subject matter expert in the administration of military justice if you cannot convince your colleagues, your commanders, and when it comes down to it, the court-martial members, that your application of the law is not only the correct one, but the just one.