Military Law
Pentagon to set up database for military medals – msnbc.com
Last month, the Supreme Court struck down a federal law called the Stolen Valor Act which prohibits a person from falsely claiming that he has been awarded a military honor. That law had been considered by its supporters to be … Continue reading
Golf helps military vets, dad get past tough times – YAHOO!
Christopher, 29, joined the military out of high school and spent a decade in the Army. Jonathan, 26, was a military police officer who worked for the Secret Service at military bases throughout the world. Injuries led to their discharges. … Continue reading
Lawyer: Adrian Peterson was victim of police – USA Today
According to a Houston police spokesperson, Peterson was at a downtown nightclub … “Adrian has a high regard for people in the military and the officers that help protect us,” said Nelson, who did not witness the incident. In his … Continue reading
Egyptian Leaders Meet in Defiance of Court and Military – New York Times
The Supreme Constitutional Court, which issued a hasty ruling authorizing the military’s dissolution of the chamber … on Tuesday “political thuggery in the name of the law.” A legal adviser to Mr. Morsi said the Constitutional Court …
Congress takes new crack at stopping lies about military service – Politico.com
and Sen. Scott Brown (R-Mass.) brought veterans to Capitol Hill Tuesday to publicize a tweaked version of the law, introduced last year, which would make it a federal crime to receive a benefit from lying about military service. The original … Continue reading
Defying military rulers, Egypt’s parliament convenes — for five minutes – San Jose Mercury News
The move, however, may have been designed as a face saving measure — defying the military’s order to disband the legislature while making a show of respect for the law. Both Morsi and el-Katatni are longtime members of the Muslim … Continue reading
Police and US Military Using Airsoft Guns for Training Missions – YAHOO!
Government agencies around the country are embracing airsoft guns for law enforcement, police, and military training objectives. Due to limited fiscal budgets, airsoft offers a unique opportunity for agencies looking to maximize their dollar on …
New military police to get real powers to chase criminals – The Australian
A POWERFUL new military police service with authority to arrest civilians as well as serving personnel – both inside and outside Australia – will be established under plans being considered by Defence chiefs. Codenamed Project Fulcrum and developed on the … Continue reading
Justice delayed by cops as military police confined to base – The Australian
MAKING the case for fundamental reform of the military police, Vice-Chief of the Australian Defence Force Mark Binskin used two recent operations to highlight flaws in the way the force operates. ADF service police cannot execute search warrants outside …
Israeli PM Netanyahu’s party backs conscription law – BBC News
The move by the Likud party means the coalition government can now move towards drafting a new law. Thousands of people rallied in Tel Aviv on Saturday, saying all Israelis must share the burden of military service. But some of … Continue reading