The JAGMIRE

J.B. WILLIAMS

2009-09-25T07:05:00.000-07:00

Bring the Troops Home Now! National Security—Priority OneObama is desperate to find ways to appease his anti-war, anti-capitalism, anti-freedom base!JOAN SWIRSKY punctuates the debate sending in this regarding our Afghanstani command racketeer: Ready, Aim, Fire McChrystal...Turning battle-hardened Marines into Miss Congenialities who "must be seen as guests of the Afghan people" doesn't mean our

2009-06-29T02:53:00.000-07:00

Family Security Matters and other bloggers:Hello. I'm writing you all because of various post(s) on your websites pertaining to a letter writing campaign to a judge in the Kerchner v. Obama case.There has been reporting about letters being sent to the judge and added to the court record; see http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/publications/id.3582/pub_detail.asp and http://

COMMENTARY

2009-06-25T01:37:00.000-07:00

The CITIZEN'S GRAND JURY(and its role in OUSTING the IMPOSTOR) by Neil B. Turner, June 23, 2009 WHAT EVERYONE KNOWS: Most of America KNOWS (beyond any reasonable doubt) that Barry Soetoro (aka Barack Hussein Obama) is not Constitutionally eligible to hold the office of President of the United States (POTUS) and Commander in Chief (CinC) (per Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution of the

1994 Seattle P-I Editorial: Naval probe needed in officer's discipline

2009-06-23T12:13:00.000-07:00

A10 Seattle Post - Intelligencer, Wednesday, April 27 1994 OPINION pageSEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCERA Hearst Newspaper__________J.D. Alexander Editor and PublisherJohn Currie Business Manager__________Kenneth F. Bunting Managing EditorCharles J. Dunsire Editorial Page EditorThomas A. Reed Associate

2009-06-20T12:18:00.000-07:00

Race Against Terror By Nicholas Gage, Vanity Fair, Jan2007 Issue 557, p64, 9p As Greece prepared to host the 2004 Olympics, a terrorist group called November 17 held Athens in its violent grip. It had to be stopped before the Games could beginOn December 23, 1975, Richard S. Welch, the C.I.A.'s Athens station chief, and his wife, Cristina, left a Christmas

2009-04-17T08:57:00.000-07:00

LYLE J. RAPACKI, Ph.D. Consultant at Behavioral Analysis and Threat Assessment Vice President of Protective Services _______ Diplomate: Reply: American Academy of Forensic Counselors Southwest Risk

2009-04-14T10:52:00.000-07:00

There are big government supporters and there are those who do not support big government. The left-wing liberals at the grassroots and national levels wanted a Revolution. The grassroots right only wanted to be left in peace. Their own chosen party will not let them live in peace. (Why do you think 6 million conservative voters stayed home in 2008?) The Republican Party is no less for big

2009-04-12T10:12:00.000-07:00

O'MEARA/MCINERNEY/VALLELY: Interrogating Army 'justice'When President Obama dispatched another 17,000 troops to Afghanistan, he didn't know that one of the biggest risks they face comes from the U.S. military's own lawyers. An out-of-control, politically correct legal code means U.S. soldiers could be brought up on charges just for discharging their duty. Take the case of Capt. Roger Hill.

2009-03-14T06:39:00.000-07:00

Police State America:Bones put this together last night after he and I talked.----- Original Message ----- From: "Bones" To: "Undisclosed.Recipients :"Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 11:32 PMSubject: Police State America:First, the Declaration of Independence and The US Consitution.Then, government references and resources, including the texts of bills, lawsand references to related material.Bones==

2008-04-14T12:21:00.000-07:00

----- Original Message ----- From: "Bones" To: "Undisclosed.Recipients :"Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 10:29 AMSubject: UPDATES: Pendleton 8 Exposed - The Real StoryPendleton 8 Exposed - The Real Story.Documents and other evidence that have not been seen in public - ever before- will be posted soon. A timeline is now up and the Autopsy and PathologyReport has been posted.

Soldier pleads in Iraqi rape, slaying | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

2007-02-21T07:54:00.000-08:00

Soldier pleads in Iraqi rape, slaying | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

2007-02-17T09:04:00.000-08:00

Staff Sergeant AlbertoMARTINEZ TRIAL POSTPONEDMartinez has been charged with two counts of premeditated murder in the deaths of Esposito, 30, who was his company commander, and Lt. Louis E. Allen, 34, of Milford. Pa., second-in-command of the 42nd Infantry Division's headquarters unit.

2007-02-12T05:43:00.000-08:00

Eleven Marines recovering from crash - Marine who died in crash identified "The crash is under investigation by command staff. A more formal investigation will be conducted by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, which is standard policy whenever a Marine is killed, Sudmeyer said."

2007-02-11T06:17:00.000-08:00

One Last Comment: One theory on why we will never hear what really happened to Jill Metzger -- The Asia Pages

2007-02-10T10:28:00.000-08:00

IT'S JUST AN ACCUSATION(Letter to the Editor)Ms. Erin Schultz, Editor North County Times (San Diego, CA)Thank you for your time yesterday in our phone conversations.Your observation that my public criminal complaint against those named "is just an accusation" until convictions are achieved prompts these important responses (you hit a nerve):It takes a jury to transform accusations to

2007-02-09T20:15:00.000-08:00

Military judge refuses to throw out charges in Abu Ghraib case"Jordan, a reservist, headed the interrogation center at Abu Ghraib in the fall of 2003. He is accused of failing to exert his authority as prisoners were stripped naked, photographed in humiliating poses and intimidated by military dogs."

2007-02-09T06:33:00.000-08:00

Mistrial ends Watada court-martial"Prosecutors dropped those charged in return for Watada's signing a stipulation that he had given the interviews. He also acknowledged in the stipulation that he didn't go with his unit to Iraq, though he didn't admit his guilt to the missing movement charge."

2007-02-09T06:02:00.000-08:00

Gangs in uniform"Mike Michell, acting supervisory special agent for criminal investigations with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) in Yokosuka, said that the agency investigates gangs"

2007-02-08T20:30:00.000-08:00

Lawyer May Argue Double Jeopardy"Eric Seitz says he'll seek dismissal of the charges against Lieutenant Ehren Watada with prejudice, so they couldn't be refiled. But the Army's Judge Advocate General at Fort Lewis says double jeopardy doesn't apply in this case."

2007-02-08T20:15:00.000-08:00

Liberty Street: Is Iraq Becoming a Penal Colony for U.S. Felons? "Pentagon consultant Eli Flyer told us that Army records show it enlisted close to 1,000 people with felony records last year alone."

2007-02-08T12:24:00.000-08:00

President Bush had the Authority to Declare War on Iraq

2007-02-07T19:41:00.000-08:00

Transcript of Press Conference on Indictment of Five Defendants in Case Involving Bribery, Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme in Al-Hillah, Iraq"These individuals, including three military reserve officers, Army colonels and lieutenant colonels, were placed in positions of trust, used the CPA funds as their own personal ATM machines."

2007-02-05T22:52:00.000-08:00

Bush seeks $7.2 million for Guantanamo casesWHILE CINC BUSH SEEKS NO DOLLARS FOR THE DEFENSE OF AMERICAN TROOPS!!

2007-02-05T09:30:00.000-08:00

“Just Followin’ Orders” - The Commander in Chief’s GestapoOne Officer’s Counter-attackI ACCUSE!It should be required that America’s chief executive wears a military uniform when acting in his role as commander in chief. The uniform would be a certain reminder that our armed forces are perpetually under the

2007-02-03T19:21:00.000-08:00

DOD bloat

2007-02-03T16:57:00.000-08:00

Record $622 Billion Budget Requested for the Pentagon

2007-02-03T05:16:00.000-08:00

Critic of Gitmo lawyers quits defense post "Stimson said he was leaving because of the controversy over a radio interview in which he said he found it shocking that lawyers at many of the nation's top law firms represent detainees held at the U.S. military prison in Cuba."

2007-02-02T16:10:00.000-08:00

Investigation: Drug Users Ushered Into Military Service"Navy Recruiter: 'If they don't pass the screening here, no harm, no foul. We throw it away. We tell you to come back in another few weeks, and you take it again.'"

2007-02-02T08:54:00.000-08:00

U.S. Reconfigures the Way Casualty Totals Are Given

2007-02-01T20:55:00.000-08:00

Fresno, CA. - Valley Marine Will Face Multiple New Charges"LT Vickers says, 'It's definitely not a green light to just go out and commit these types of acts it just doesn't happen there are 100's of marines that have PTSD in some way, shape or form, but they're law abiding citizens; its not an excuse.'"

2007-02-01T20:32:00.000-08:00

U.S. Federal Judge Shelves Guantánamo Detainee Cases"According to the Associated Press, an appeals court in Washington is considering whether civilian jurists can rule on those cases. Until that issue is resolved, Judge Walton said, 'it is this court's view that it lacks the authority to take any action in these cases."

2007-01-31T11:12:00.000-08:00

Attorney David Sheldon: MARINE 2nd LT. Nathan P. Phan didn't get a fair hearing!! "I have never seen an investigating officer or military judge make such patently biased and inappropriate comments...you paid lip service to Lt. Phan's rights to a full, fair and impartial Article 32 hearing."

2007-01-31T10:00:00.000-08:00

COMMUNITY RALLIES BEHIND SSGT. RAY GIROUARD!"...if the supporters of Staff Sgt. Raymond Girouard have anything to say about it, the Sweetwater native will have his name cleared."

2007-01-31T05:09:00.000-08:00

Army officer accused in Abu Ghraib case seeks dismissal"Lieutenant Colonel Steven Jordan is arguing that the Army failed to proceed against him in a timely fashion."

2007-01-30T08:53:00.000-08:00

Military Hearing Ends In Shouting Match"Kraus claimed he was tired after being out on patrol and that agents threatened him, saying if he didn't cooperate he would face prison time."

2007-01-30T02:37:00.000-08:00

Haditha leak could lead to dismissal request"In a Jan. 6 Washington Post story, the newspaper cited testimony from a massive investigation report by the NCIS -- a report that was leaked to the Post by an undisclosed source."

2007-01-30T02:27:00.000-08:00

UNDER DURESS, Pfc. Clagett Pleads Guilty - New York Times“My client was 100 percent convinced at all times that the individuals that were killed were terrorists...” JAG Hunter here: Pfc. Clagett's allocution is worthless. It was forced.

2007-01-29T21:01:00.000-08:00

Defend the Press, Sarah Olson, Declare Victory in Watada Court Martial - Center for Media and Democracy"As part of the agreement, two reporters who had been issued subpoenas to appear before the court-martial will not have to testify," the lawyer said.

2007-01-24T01:51:00.000-08:00

Reporters Gain Support in Resisting Court Martial Testimony

2007-01-22T01:59:00.000-08:00

Walter Francis Fitzpatrick, IIIPO Box 4003Silverdale, Washington 98383-4003 Saturday, 20 January 2007 On the Rape of a Name!A letter to American Legion Post 106 – Sweetwater, Tennessee Ladies and Gentlemen of the American Legion, The American Legion led the fight against an abusive and corrupt military discipline system immediately after World War II. I write this day in a

2007-01-20T04:21:00.000-08:00

Upcoming Watada trial drew Army deserter to NorthwestOverall, in the 12 months that ended Sept. 30, the Army handled 102 court-martial convictions that involved charges of desertion.

2007-01-20T04:07:00.000-08:00

Defense Department Ordered to Take Custody of High-Value Detainees

2007-01-19T19:25:00.000-08:00

Pentagon Drafts New Criteria for Trials of Suspected Terrorists

2007-01-19T19:21:00.000-08:00

Pentagon conducting probes in U.S.

2007-01-18T02:16:00.000-08:00

Journalist on Hot Seat in Court-Martial Case

2007-01-16T16:52:00.000-08:00

Update on Maj. Jill MetzgerSeeking an update on the case of Air Force Maj. Jill Metzger, who claimed she was abducted for three days last September in Kyrgyzstan, WALB TV News in southern Georgia has obtained an official statement from Moody Air Force Base:

2007-01-16T12:44:00.000-08:00

Operation Iron Triangle Shuts Down Insurgent Training CampJAG Hunter here: This press release is dated 8 days after the air assault raid.

2007-01-15T15:27:00.000-08:00

Jill Metzger - Military Corruption keeps trying

2007-01-15T10:53:00.000-08:00

By Kit Jarrell: Euphoric Reality - NCIS in the Hotseat for Fabricating Evidence

2007-01-15T08:07:00.000-08:00

Lieutenant Watada's defenseAmerica's chief executive, wearing his commender-in-chief's suit, is the only person in America authorized by Congress to punish U.S. servicemen.The courts-martial system, formed in antiquity by king-generals and adopted by our Revolutionary Founders, is designed to whip an armed force into shape competent to fight when the life of America is at stake. Articles of war

2007-01-13T20:57:00.000-08:00

CAAFlog: CAAF to hold second argument in case involving comments on invocation of constitutional rights

2007-01-13T15:41:00.000-08:00

RETURNED FIT FOR DUTYUS soldier diagnosed as homicidal threat before Mahmudiya rape-murder[Pfc. Green] was prescribed Seroquel, a mood regulator, and told to get some sleep, before he reported to duty the next day at a notoriously violent post in South Baghdad.

2007-01-09T06:40:00.000-08:00

More Subpoenas Come Down in Watada Case"The UCMJ (Uniform Code of Military Justice) has no application to civilians so the military has no hammer with the UCMJ alone," he said. "They would have to find a civilian court federal hammer, which would involve getting a second subpoena from a district court."

2007-01-09T06:24:00.000-08:00

Citizen soldiers may be the key to Iraq buildup

2007-01-06T07:22:00.000-08:00

Soldier accused of killing two officers back in court

2007-01-06T03:20:00.000-08:00

USMC Staff Sergeant Carpentier undergoes court-martial in Okinawa

2007-01-06T03:10:00.000-08:00

Army Times - Some UCMJ rules now cover U.S. contractors

2007-01-05T07:13:00.000-08:00

Army recruits far short of education goal"It appears that the Army's ticket to recruitment success is finding young men and women with limited opportunities," Dancs said in a release accompanying the report.

2007-01-03T22:21:00.000-08:00

First Coast Guard Academy Court-martial Webster M. Smith faced the first general court-martial of a cadet in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy after he was accused of sexual assault, and the culture and climate of the academy came under scrutiny.

2007-01-03T21:58:00.000-08:00

Twentynine Palms, CA.: Discovery of bones prompts investigation Because the remains were found close to the Marine training center, the NCIS took over the investigation, officials said.

2007-01-03T18:30:00.000-08:00

Air Force Times - ‘Indecent exposure’ could be a sex crimeThe Joint Service Committee on Military Justice has proposed making indecent exposure a sex crime covered under Article 120 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Currently, indecent exposure is considered a violation of Article 134, which covers general discipline issues.

2007-01-03T18:12:00.000-08:00

Haditha prosecutors may not need to name all dead Iraqis "The charges that have been preferred reflect the deaths that are supported by the investigation at this point," Marine Maj. Jeff Nyhard said in a prepared statement. "The investigation is ongoing and there is always the potential for additional charges."

2007-01-03T13:03:00.000-08:00

This moments old email exchange between myself and David Brahms:__________________________________________________David (I'll append a title if you're able to earn my respect),Before I answer more completely your correspondence (and I may not), respond publicly in writing via email regarding what you know about:1) The criminal misadventures of senior NCIS Special Agent James Connolly,2) The

2007-01-03T11:00:00.000-08:00

4 U.S. marines face Haditha murder charges

2007-01-03T10:57:00.000-08:00

The Manila Times -- No more night-clubbing for GIsIn December, Daniel Smith, a Marine who took part in the war games in 2005, was sentenced by a Makati City court to 40 years in prison for raping a Filipina in Subic, Olongapo. After spending several days at the city’s jail, Smith was transferred last week to the US Embassy in Manila.

2007-01-03T09:16:00.000-08:00

Pressed in Iraq, U.S. Army turns out interrogators

2007-01-02T11:25:00.000-08:00

Pretrial motions for woman accused of poisoning Marine husband

2007-01-02T10:28:00.000-08:00

Army Times - Reporters decry subpoena in Watada caseOlson and Kakesako have been ordered to report for Watada’s hearing at Fort Lewis on Thursday, and then for his court martial Feb. 5.

2007-01-02T08:15:00.000-08:00

U.S. Marine kills Iraqi soldier in fight | US News | Reuters.comThe Naval Criminal Investigative Service has initiated a criminal investigation,' the statement said.

2007-01-01T08:55:00.000-08:00

Military PollBarely one in three service members approve of the way the president is handling the war, according to the new poll for the four papers (Army Times, Navy Times, Air Force Times and Marine Times). In another startling finding, only 41% now feel it was the right idea to go to war in Iraq in the first place.

2007-01-01T08:07:00.000-08:00

For Guantánamo Review Boards, Limits Abound - New York Times

2006-12-29T06:43:00.000-08:00

Don't miss The Front Line with Kit Jarrell -- tonight 10:00 p.m Eastern; 7:00 p.m. Pacific (click here to listen online)

2006-12-29T04:42:00.000-08:00

Chez Odysseus: Military Justice is No Music -- [Part 1]

2006-12-29T04:41:00.000-08:00

Chez Odysseus: Military Justice is No Music - Part 2

2006-12-29T04:33:00.000-08:00

Freelance reporters fight subpoena in court-martial of soldier - Examiner.comOlson said she will appear at the hearing, but will object to testifying. Jamail's attorney, Dan Siegel, would not say whether his client would appear in court.

2006-12-27T08:18:00.000-08:00

Army recruits with diploma ratio drops

2006-12-27T07:34:00.000-08:00

An American Foreign Legion -- Nothing but a full bowl of badThe idea was first floated in a February, 2005 Los Angeles Times op-ed column by neoconservative Nostradamus Max Boot. Boot, a dogged proponent of American Empire who regards Rudyard Kipling as the premier foreign policy thinker of the modern age, suggested modeling the new enterprise after the French Foreign Legion — he dubbed it the “

2006-12-26T21:08:00.000-08:00

Military considers recruiting foreigners - The Boston Globe Foreign citizens serving in the US military is a highly charged issue, which could expose the Pentagon to criticism that it is essentially using mercenaries to defend the country.

2006-12-26T21:06:00.000-08:00

Our Own Foreign Legion - ToTheCenter

2006-12-26T18:58:00.000-08:00

Mediacrity: U.S. Media May Hope Haditha Charges Are Dismissed...the U.S. media would avoid itself possibly being put on trial for its shortcomings in coverage of the Iraq war. To the extent that the prosecutors’ case relies upon the Iraqi stringers and suspect “witnesses” used by U.S. media, their case will be both weak and will publicly expose the grave shortcomings of the U.S. media’s

2006-12-23T19:29:00.000-08:00

FROM THE WARRIOR FUND========================Haditha K-3-1 Marines December 23, 2006: CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — The Marine Corps on Thursday charged four members of an infantry squad with unpremeditated murder in the deaths of Iraqi civilians in Haditha last year in a case that may raise questions about the rules of

2006-12-23T10:16:00.000-08:00

Holiday situational awarness...Collateral Consequences of a DUI ConvictionFor Military Personnel, the Collateral Consequences of a DUI are severe. According to Rob Leonard, author of the Georgia DUI Blog, these consequences can include: 1) No promotions 2) No leave or passes allowed; 3) No transfer or reassignment; 4) No selection to attend military schools; 5) Barred from Re-Enlistment forcing

2006-12-21T20:51:00.000-08:00

Gordon James Klingenschmitt Chaplain Court-Martialed for Praying "In Jesus' Name" Dear Concerned Friend, As we joyfully embrace this Season of our Savior's birth, the gavel's ominous rap still echoes in my ears. Even now it's hard for me to fully grasp that this could be happening to me in this Christian nation of ours. But it's an inescapable fact: I've been found guilty of the "crime" of

2006-12-18T12:49:00.000-08:00

Check six! DOD’s “PRESS Offensive” is begun! William Langewiesche (Vanity Fair), and more immediately Sarah Olson (Truthout.org) need not be concerned should that day of their courts-martial arrive. Bob Milstead’s written promise to Mr. Langewiesche that “constitutional principles of due process and the presumption of innocence…are guaranteed in the Uniform Code of Military Justice—apart

2006-12-16T09:58:00.000-08:00

Three little words…Happy birthday Norm! To Congressman Norm Dicks please accept these sincere sentiments in my birthday wish to you as you celebrate 66 years in Congress: Oh, sorry, I meant your 66th birthday. My goof. It just seems you’ve been in Congress your entire life. And those three little words? Means, motive, opportunity. Expounding for the benefit of those not familiar

2006-12-16T09:29:00.000-08:00

An Important Story You Didn't See

2006-12-16T09:28:00.000-08:00

Military Budget About Half a Trillion and the Army is Broke

2006-12-16T04:06:00.000-08:00

Gates may modify intelligence roleWith several vacancies in top Pentagon intelligence posts, Gates will have an early opportunity to make his mark on its intelligence apparatus.JAG Hunter here: As I've gently suggested in my SECURITY ALERT posted on this page, DIA Director Michael D. Maples must be removed from his post, then prosecuted under our Constitution's Article III .

2006-12-15T21:07:00.000-08:00

Let not your hearts be troubled...To Truthout.org Director Marc Ash, Counselor Bill Simpich, Reporter Sari Gelzer, and contributors Dahr Jammail and Sarah Olson: Have no worries. None of you suffer under Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) jurisdiction. Courts-martial are congressionally created disciplinary hearing forums. They are established to punish military personnel and civilians

2006-12-07T18:45:00.000-08:00

The Case Against Lt.Gen. Michael D. Maples, U.S. ArmyDr. Robert Gates might have been asked Tuesday about his views regarding the criminal escapades of Lieutenant General (three-stars) Michael D. Maples, incumbent Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) director. Or, before Gates’ speed of heat confirmation, at least one senator might have advanced a question regarding Dr. Gates’ evaluation of the

2006-10-31T14:47:00.000-08:00

Article 32 this week for USNA midshipman accuesd of rape

2006-10-30T10:43:00.000-08:00

Erosions of a shaky moral high ground

2006-10-30T10:30:00.000-08:00

"I guess you could say I'm here for my wife..."

2006-10-27T21:01:00.000-07:00

Spielman in court next weekThe Army will seek the death penalty against Pfc. Jesse Spielman, according to Maj. Gen. Thomas R. Turner, the commander of the 101st Airborne Division.

2006-10-27T20:54:00.000-07:00

The armed forces and Iraq -- The silent majority“If you're on active-duty in the military, you're not going to be politically active beyond voting.” Active-duty officers, for example, are not allowed to criticise Mr Bush. The Uniform Code of Military Justice lays down that an officer who has “contemptuous words” for the president can be court-martialled.

2006-10-27T20:17:00.000-07:00

Law unfairly penalizes for refusing military recruitersStudents or their parents can opt out in writing, but the students who do sor are exlcuded from having their names publised in school news releases, yearbooks or honor roll.

2006-10-27T19:59:00.000-07:00

National News Calendar - Forbes.com2 November 2006: Washington - Article 32 court appearance for Kenny Ray Morrison, a former U.S. Naval Academy football player charged with raping and drugging two female midshipmen.

2006-10-25T04:09:00.000-07:00

Punishment without Law! By Walter Francis Fitzpatrick, IIISaint Crispin's Day 2006 “Today, you are the law!” So begins Frank Galvin’s summation to the jury in the movie The Verdict. Galvin’s narration laconically illustrates to citizens in the jury box that their participation, inspection, deliberation, and approval of government action defines the rule of law. More to the point

2006-10-24T22:19:00.000-07:00

Where is Airforce Major Jill Metzger? (Discussion Continued) - Wizbang

2006-10-24T22:07:00.000-07:00

In limbo: Cases few against Gitmo detainees - International Terrorism - MSNBC.comSpeaking directly to terrorists in his speech on this year’s fifth anniversary of Sept. 11, President Bush said, “America will find you, and we will bring you to justice.”JAG Hunter here: Without a civilian juries, justice is impossible. What America's military is about regarding our war on pirates has nothing to do