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  • Identity Theft

    Last Week the American Forces Press Service released an article discussing the DoD push to protect servicemembers from identity theft: http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=60968. Researchers and analysts estimate that between 11 and 15 million Americans fell victim to identity theft in

  • Is a JAG a real Attorney?

    The legal offices at military installations offer legal assistance to active-duty Airmen, retirees, activated reservists, AGR, civilian employees assigned at a military installation outside of the U.S., and the dependants of all of the above. Legal assistance means that you can meet with an

  • Mortgage Crisis

    There is a new twist in the mortgage foreclosure crisis. It has been reported that certain mortgage companies were falsely signing affidavits, which are supposed to be written and sworn to by a person with personal knowledge of the facts in the affidavit in the presence of someone authorized to

  • So If You're Tagged For Jury Duty Do You Have To Comply?

    Like many legal issues, the answer is maybe. But let's start at the beginning. Individuals are chosen for jury duty randomly from an eligible group of people residing in the court's jurisdictional area. The court system may utilize a variety of tools to determine eligible jurors including lists of

  • Improvements to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

    Have you ever wondered what you were going to do about your expensive cell phone if you deployed for 90 days, or if you got an assignment overseas? Under the current law, the answer was not crystal clear. However, on 28 Sept the Senate approved a bill that will make several improvements to the

  • Power of Attorney

    A power of attorney authorizes another person to act on your behalf. Powers of attorney are critical during periods of transition or absence, such as a deployment. There are two major types of powers of attorney.A general POA is a very powerful document. A "general" POA gives your agent (a friend,

  • What is a Will? Do you need one?

    A will is a legal document you use to dispose of your property upon death. It also names who you want to take care of important jobs related to your death. For example, you can name who you want as your personal representative or executor. In other words, who should gather up your property, work

  • Air Force announces JAG award winners

    The Air Force Judge Advocate General announced April 30 the 2009 Judge Advocate General Award winners. "I am proud of each of our award winners; they represent the best of the best," said Lt. Gen. Richard C. Harding, the judge advocate general. "They have demonstrated excellence, initiative,