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I was dishcarged with an other than honorable discharge from the Army. Is there any way to get my discharge upgraded

In order to request a change to your discharge status you need to submit a DD Form 293 to the Army. You can find the form and instructions here: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/forms/eforms/dd0293.pdf You can find more out about the process here: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/correcting-records.html This answer does not, nor is it intended to, create an attorney-client relationship, but is offered solely for informational purposes. Since the facts of...

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Do military installation JAG offices provide retiree legal services such as Wills, Trusts, etc.??

I can't tell you if Ft. Huachuca provides services for retirees, but most military installations do. I know that Ft. Hood and Ft. Lewis both provide these types of services for dependents and retirees. You can contact the Ft. Huachuca Legal Assistance Office at: 2133 Cushing St Sierra Vista, AZ 85613 Phone: 520-533-2009 http://huachuca-www.army.mil/usag/sja/legalassistance/ They will be able to answer your question. This answer does not, nor is it intended to, create an attorney-...

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Military discharge and goverment employment..

I am not sure what you are referring to by EAS, however, in order to request a change to your discharge status you need to submit a DD Form 293 to the appropriate service branch. You can find the form and instructions here: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/forms/eforms/dd0293.pdf You can find more out about the process here: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/correcting-records.html This answer does not, nor is it intended to, create an attorney-client...

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My husband is Active Duty Military. He wants a divorce. Is what he wants to give me legal?

It looks from your post that you are at Fort Hood. Do you have a dependent ID card? If so, you need to go speak with the Fort Hood Legal Assistance Office, you should be able to reach them at 254-287-7901. AR 608-99, Chapter 2 outlines the amount of support a soldier is required to pay a spouse while the parties are separated but not yet divorced. The exact amount varies depending on the service member's rank and how many other dependents (children) exist. The LAO can give you an exact...

Army Board of Correction of Military Records

In order to request a change to your discharge status you need to submit a DD Form 293 to the Army. You can find the form and instructions here: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/forms/eforms/dd0293.pdf You can find more out about the process here: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/correcting-records.html Only after you have exhausted this administrative remedy can you submit an application to the ABCMR. This answer does not, nor is it intended to, create...

Child Support from military father

Army Regulation 608-99, Chapter2 covers support obligations of soldiers. The regulation establishes a certain amount per month, based on rank, which a soldier must pay to support his or her family in the case of separation or divorce. However, 608-99 only applies in situations where there is no other written support agreement or court order in place. It appears based on the information that you provided that there is a written support order/court order establishing that your ex-husband must...

Reenlistment

As your commander, he has a broad range of punishments available to him for DWI arrest. However, in order to bar you from reenlistment, he has to go through a very specific process that allows you opportunities to comment on and then appeal the decision. Go to your Legal Assistance Office and seek help from one of the JAG attorneys. This answer does not, nor is it intended to, create an attorney-client relationship, but is offered solely for informational purposes. Since the facts of each...

How do I request military records, I am searching for my biological father

Without his name it is unlikely that you will be able to obtain any of his military records. Military personnel records (MPR) are kept at the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri. They keep track of approximately 70 million separate records. Certain basic information is needed in order to process any request, for example, complete name used while in service, service number or social security number, branch of service, dates of service, and/or date and place of birth. You...

What is the process for filing a disability claim with the U.S. military

I am unclear what the purpose is of the present board. Is it an appeal of the Med Board? Regardless, in order to obtain disability benefits from the VA you must apply. You will need to submit a VA Form 21-526, which can be obtained from any VA office. You will also need to include a copy of your DD 214. You will only receive compensation for injuries or diseases that happened while on active duty, or were made worse by active military service. You can find more information about VA...