JAG Reporter Articles

The JAG Reporter is published by The Judge Advocate General’s School for the Office of The Judge Advocate General, United States Air Force. Use the navigation links to view articles in the various domains: Civil Law, Leadership, Military Justice & Discipline, and Operations & International Law. Also don't forget to explore our podcasts!

Lessons from Afghanistan

A Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) detonated at the camp’s entry point, adjacent to the PT pad where Lieutenant Colonel Philips and the base chaplain were cleaning their PT gear.

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Lessons from Iraq

One Airman's personal account of an IED blast to her convoy while deployed to Iraq.

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Paralegal Deployments

A paralegal reflects on his deployment experiences through the lens of an Airman first and a legal professional second.

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Nov. 18, 2019
AFJAGS Podcast, Episode 1

In this episode, we discuss “leadership” with retired Brigadier General Patrick Mordente.
Nov. 4, 2019
Playing the MIDFIELD

Law plays a central role in national power, and pretty much every other area of life. It is time we recognize a legal instrument of power to better incorporate the legal domain into our strategic planning.
Oct. 23, 2019
Hurricane Michael

A member of the weather flight mentioned they were “keeping an eye on something” in the Caribbean Sea, but there was definitely no sense of alarm in the briefer’s demeanor …. We had no idea this would be our last day together as a group.
Aug. 22, 2019
Beyond Snowden

Whistleblower cases provide a fascinating look into the inner workings of AF organization, leadership, and command. While this article cannot replace a full review of AFI 90-301 and the MWPA, it provides lawyers and JAGs with a quick primer on how to review and process these complex cases.
Aug. 8, 2019
Civil Protections and Remedies for Servicemembers

“Civil Protections and Remedies for Servicemembers” addresses legal obstacles that military members face with detailed section titles “in order to aid...in turning to just the right page when needed.”
July 18, 2019
The Law of War

Despite any perceived flaws and limitations, the DoD Law of War Manual offers a consolidated collection of commentary on a vast array of topics involving the law of war.