The commander wouldn't authorize emergency leave because he didn't want SGT Brown to go into the negative on his leave days.
SGT Brown then decided to take matters into his own hands. SGT Brown knew that if he returned he would be in some sort of trouble, but didn't want to face the consequences just yet because of the tragic event he just experienced by losing his uncle.
Days turned into weeks, weeks turned into a year. SGT Brown needed to renew his driver's license. As he was in the process of doing this, he was arrested and returned back to military authority. The life he was living was abruptly stopped and his "new" life was turned upside down. Once he returned he was notified that his new chain of command is going to court-martial him for being AWOL for the past year.
At a Special Court-Martial SGT Brown received the following punishment: reduction to E1; forfeiture of two-thirds pay; confinement for one year; and a bad-conduct discharge. I would like to clarify that the above example is just that, an example; however, based on our experience this is how many AWOL cases go.
I was miserable and my wife was miserable too. My feeling could have affected her because I was in a bad mood every day. I was treated like crap in the Army. I was talked down to, cussed at -- you name it. Maybe I could have tolerated that if I was Not only was I taking orders from everyone who was higher rank but all of the young cats who were much younger than me.
I did my first deployment in Iraq and came home to a wife who had cheated on me and had terminated a pregnancy when she became pregnant by another man. I was devastated, and I knew it would have never happened had I not been deployed. I was told you had to get one year from combat before you were deployed again, but I was home 8 months and I was deployed again.
This time, I stayed for 15 months in Iraq and my pay was barely enough to take care of my family. The Army was ruining my life. After being in garrison for a year, of course we know our unit is getting deployment orders to Afghanistan. I was mentally drained, and I was angry. I wanted to get me and my family together before I exploded and did something that I would regret.
I packed up my family and moved back to my hometown. Do you know how or if they search for people who are AWOL? Assuming they are looking for me. My husband Sheldon showed me the letter that he wrote to you, and I just want to speak the truth on a few things.
I could have stayed with him in his Army career with no problem. Yes, I was miserable, but he was more miserable than I was. The way I see it, he was happy until the money was gone. He wanted to be able to watch me and keep his eyes on me. I was wrong for cheating and for getting pregnant by another man, but I ended the affair and I terminated the pregnancy.
I know my husband is in trouble, and I want him to turn himself in. But he keeps saying if they want him, they will have to find him. My husband has our family thinking he was released from the Army with honor, but his dad always asks to see his DD and he makes excuses. His dad also asks if he has met with a VA counselor for benefits, and my husband makes excuses for this too.
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Sheldon very soon after the incident and he put me in contact with Ms. Together the two of them took care of everything. I did not have to make or answer a single phone call. I am very thankful for the two of them and I wanted to express my deepest gratitude to the two of them. I do not know what I would have done without their help.
David and Corey were able to negotiate an extremely favorable plea deal in my case that otherwise would have ended with a punitive discharge, loss in rank and benefits, including my retirement. David and Corey were extremely knowledgeable and professional during the 3 month investigation window and helped me through every step along the way.
I would absolutely recommend them for any case!! I can just pray that fate will bring those in need of help to you. He is a true "fighter in the ring" that will go toe-to-toe on your behalf.
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