Latest "courts-martial" stories

Supreme Court may weigh constitutionality of court-martialing retirees

For now, members of Fleet Marine Reserve and Fleet Reserve can be prosecuted under military law.

By Irene Loewenson

3 weeks ago

Marine drill instructor’s homicide trial delayed due to new evidence

The delay comes in part because of the news that one medical examiner had determined the Marine recruit died of heart issues rather than overheating.

By Irene Loewenson

7 weeks ago

Mattis' sudden departure leaves uncertainty in the Pentagon

The UCMJ offers protections for refusing an order — if it is unlawful.

By Tara Copp, Associated Press

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

UCMJ crackdown: Why Mattis thinks commanders have gone soft on misconduct

After years of decline in the use of the UCMJ, the defense secretary is warning today's commanders that being soft on misconduct can create readiness problems.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

5 years ago

No more stories