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As the USS Liberty FOIA case returns to court, questions arise about whether the requested documents should finally be declassified. With the judge's decision expected soon, this case highlights the long-standing debate over transparency and national security. Advocates for release argue that disclosure would honor the USS Liberty crew and promote accountability, while others maintain secrecy is vital to national interests. Should this information be made public, or are there still valid reasons to keep it classified? Thoughts? #USS_Liberty #FOIA #Declassification #Transparency #NationalSecurity

Check out this video. When your trade association represents military and veteran communities, CREDIBILITY IS VITAL! Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) fiercely guards both its credibility and integrity, allowing us to represent the entire credit union industry for over 60 years without ever compromising our industry's values. Why is this important? Because "our members fight hard for a better life, a better country, a better tomorrow. So, we're here to fight for them. To help them grow, realize their dreams, and grab their slice of the American pie. Because in the end, it's not about money, it's about life, family, and community. Something we're all a part of." That's why we do what we do, and that's the Defense Credit Union Difference. If your credit union serves veterans, consider joining DCUC. You will not find a better value anywhere in the industry. https://lnkd.in/eSa86gsw

Facing a court-martial? Don't go it alone. At Rees, Kincaid & Stanfield Law Office, our veteran attorneys understand the military justice system inside and out. We're here to fight for your rights and ensure you get the best possible defense. Call today for a free consultation: (913) 888-9696 #militaryjustice #courtmartialdefense #servicelaw #veteranattorneys #militarylaw #legalhelp

The CFPB has ordered Navy Federal Credit Union to pay over $95 million for charging surprise overdraft fees. A major step in holding financial institutions accountable. #QuickBooksSolutionProvider https://oal.lu/SzkTO

The CFPB has ordered Navy Federal Credit Union to pay over $95 million for charging surprise overdraft fees. A major step in holding financial institutions accountable. #QuickBooksSolutionProvider https://oal.lu/MCIhB

New Blog ➡️ When You Are Unable To Soldier On Accidents involving the Armed Forces are often complex, particularly when navigating the intricacies of military law. Victims should seek legal representation from solicitors with expertise in both military law and personal injury claims. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/etVdW9dn

The Port Chicago disaster was a deadly munitions explosion that occurred on July 17, 1944, at the Port Chicago Naval Magazine in Port Chicago, California. Munitions detonated while being loaded onto a cargo vessel bound for the Pacific Theater of Operations, killing 320 sailors and civilians and injuring 390 others. Most of the dead and injured were enlisted African American sailors. Unsafe conditions inspired hundreds of servicemen to refuse to load munitions, an act known as the Port Chicago Mutiny. Fifty men, called the “Port Chicago 50”, were convicted of mutiny and sentenced to 15 years of prison and hard labor, as well as a dishonorable discharge. Forty-seven of the 50 were released in January 1946; the remaining three served additional months in prison. During and after the trial, questions were raised about the fairness and legality of the court-martial proceedings. Owing to public pressure, the Navy reconvened the courts-martial board in 1945; the court affirmed the guilt of the convicted men. Widespread publicity surrounding the case turned it into a cause célèbre among certain Americans; it and other race-related Navy protests of 1944–45 led the Navy to change its practices and initiate the desegregation of its forces beginning in February 1946. In 1994, the Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial was dedicated to the lives lost in the disaster. On June 11, 2019, a concurrent resolution was agreed upon by the 116th Congress. The resolution recognized the victims of the explosion and officially exonerated the 50 men court-martialed by the Navy. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

Enacted in 1863 during the Civil War to combat “stupendous abuses” in the sale of provisions and munitions to the War Department, the False Claims Act (the “FCA”) imposes civil liability on those who knowingly submit or cause to submit false claims to the government. The qui tam provision of the FCA allows a private party (known as a relator) to sue on the government’s behalf under the FCA. If successful, the relator can recover a portion of the recovery. Learn more in our newest client alert by Arthur Tergesen and Brian Waller: https://bit.ly/4fOYhYE #construction #constructionlaw #PeckarAbramson

Challenges in the Air Force Court-Martial System: The court-martial of Maj. Gen. Stewart highlights potential shortcomings in selecting jurors for high-ranking officers. The limited pool of generals and the complexities of juror impartiality are causing delays. Could this be an opportunity to re-evaluate military court-martial procedures? Join the discussion and share your insights on ensuring a fair and efficient military justice system.

Armistice Day 1918 – the end of hostilities: I find myself writing this at 11 o’clock on the 11th day of the 11th month – the time and date at which the guns of WW1 were silenced at last in 1918. While those hostilities ceased, it was not before some 8.5 million soldiers had perished, including, I might add, some 35,000 Irishmen. Additionally there were some 13 million civilian deaths. This day is marked each year not just to honour those who died then and In other conflicts since, but also in the hope that leaders would in future see war as a failure of peace, and explore every other possibility for resolving the dispute before opening fire. Litigation is another form of warfare. While the weaponry deployed is different, the result can be similar for those involved – a winner and a loser, and much destruction both financial and emotional along the road to victory or defeat. While an opening salvo may already have been fired by the commencement of proceedings, it is never too late to call back the dogs of war, and pursue the path of peace through #mediation. You will find in most cases that a settlement that each side can accept is found at greater speed and at far less cost, both emotionally and financially, than pressing the case on to a court hearing. Today seems the right occasion to once again urge disputing parties to “Give Peace a Chance”. #MichaelPeart, Resolving Conflicts, Building Peace. #ArmisticeDay #Remembrance #GivePeaceAChance #MediationMatters #ConflictResolution #ChooseMediation