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Military Law & Life MattersMLM 117 - Cases decided by the Air Force Discharge Review Board related to COVID-19 Vaccine RefusalMLM 117 - Cases decided by the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) related to COVID-19 Vaccine Refusal.
Listen to this podcast to learn why the Air Force upgraded Veterans' discharges who were discharged with general discharges (under honorable conditions) for refusing the Covid-19 Vaccine.
Read cases decided by the Service Discharge Review Boards in the Boards of Review Reading Rooms website below:
https://boards.law.af.mil/
The website below addresses COVID-10 Vaccination Mandate Rescission Information for Currently Serving Air Force Members and Discharged Air...2023-10-0328 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 116 - Lawsuits against the Air Force & Department of Defense relating to Unjust DischargesLearn how two lawsuits against the Air Force and the Department of Defense may impact your discharge and DD Form 214.
1) The Air Force lawsuit "challenges the AFDRB’s systemic denial of discharge status upgrades to Air Force veterans who (1) served during the Iraq and Afghanistan era, (2) received less-than-Honorable discharges, and (3) incurred service-connected mental health conditions such as PTSD (and related conditions), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), or experiences of MST or IPV. (Intimate Partner Violence). They allege that the Air Force has arbitrarily and capriciously failed to apply DoD’s policy of liberal consideration to disc...2023-09-1217 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 115 - Discharge Upgrades -- What you Need to KnowMilitary Discharge Upgrades
Knowledge is Power. If you are thinking about trying to upgrade your discharge and want to learn the basics on how to go about the process, take a look at Episode # 106. This episode and its shownotes give you a synopsis of all of the MLM episodes I have done in the past several years that discuss Discharge Upgrades.
You may decide to prepare the application yourself after listening to the episodes. If not, you will be armed with knowledge so when you speak with an attorney, you know the critical information you...2023-04-2509 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 114 - Attorney Pete Faerber (Lt Col, USMC, Ret) - Founder of Non-Profit - The Warriors' Lawyer - Disability Evaluation System ExpertsAttorney Pete Faerber has a long history of military service. He was commissioned into the United States Marine Corps as a 2nd Lieutenant in 1992 and served as a pilot on active duty for 10 years, with the most flight time in the AH-1W Supra Cobra. After ten years on active duty, Pete attended law school and then served as a judge advocate in the Marine Corps, retiring in January 2021 as a Lieutenant Colonel.
Pete has more than 13 years of experience in the Disability Evaluation System (DES). After helping clients navigate through the DES, Pete decided that he w...2023-01-311h 14
Military Law & Life MattersMLM 95 - Attorney Antoinette O'Neill - A fearless attorney who defends military members facing Courts-MartialAntoinette (Toni) O'Neill is a retired Air Force JAG who is a Partner at Parlatore Law Group, a cloud based national law firm. She focuses her practice on the representation of military members facing adverse actions. Toni has had enormous success in military courtrooms across all the branches, securing acquittal after acquittal for her clients.
While on active duty with the Air Force, Toni had an unprecedented win rate as an area defense counsel then senior defense counsel, regularly being placed on the most high-profile and most complex cases in the Air Force. She is fearless in the...2022-03-2239 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 94 - Attorney Davis Younts helps military members challenge the DoD Vaccine MandateDavis Younts is a military law attorney with over 19 years of experience. He is a former active duty Judge Advocate (JAG) who served as the Chief of Military Justice at the Air Force JAG School and as the Staff Judge Advocate at multiple Wings. In 2011, Davis was ranked the #1 senior defense counsel in the United States Air Force. He is currently a Lt Col in the USAF Reserve. Davis focuses his civilian legal practice on military law including court-martial defense, adverse actions, and military records corrections.
https://yountslaw.com/
https://www.youtube.com...2022-03-1544 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 93 - Attorney Patrick Hughes - Suing the Armed Forces - A Servicemember's recourse when denied Military EntitlementsPatrick Hughes is the co-founder of Patriots Law Group, a law firm he started with his friend and former active duty Air Force JAG colleague, Michael Lyons. Pat served nearly seven years on active duty, and then transferred to the Reserve as he formed Patriots Law Group in 2017. He started as a prosecutor and his next assignment was as a defense counsel, where he was ranked the #1 of 84 area defense counsel globally. In his final assignment on active duty, he shifted his focus to civil litigation, and defended the Air Force in federal courts pertaining to matters involving, among other...2022-03-0833 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 92 - A Preview of the Next Series of PodcastsExcited to share with you interviews with talented lawyers in the military community who will educate you about the focus area of their law practice. I know you will learn a lot about different areas of law and be armed with knowledge in case you or a loved one needs help in a specific area of law. When you need an attorney, it's best to seek advice from someone who is an expert. Hope you enjoy these interviews with attorneys who are passionate about law and passionate about serving the military community!
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Send in a voice message: htt...2022-03-0115 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 91 - Officer Grade DeterminationsAs a former senior legal advisor at the SECAF Personnel Council, I was the action officer, lawyer and voting member on OGD Boards.
Things you need to know about your OGD
What does the OGD Board look at?
How to prepare ahead of time if you know you will undergo an OGD.
How does a reduction in your rank affect you post-retirement, including your retirement pay
AFI 36-3203, Service Retirements
https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a1/publication/afi36-3203/afi36-3203.pdf...2022-02-1533 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 90 - Why you need a Living WillTake a look at the ABA website below to learn more about Living Wills, Health Care Proxies, & Advance Health Care Directives
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/real_property_trust_estate/resources/estate_planning/living_wills_health_care_proxies_advance_health_care_directives/
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2022-02-0117 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 89 - Free Classes On-line for Veterans who lost their Post 9-11 GI BillFree Education On-Line - Saylor Academy
You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. If you were discharged with less than an honorable discharge, you can take classes on-line to learn new skills or earn college credit.
Saylor Academy's classes include Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Science (Python, C++ Programming, Software Engineering and more), Economics, English as a Second Language, Mathematics, Philosophy, Psychology and many more classes.
Check out Saylor Academy's website below to learn more about learning new skills, earning credit toward a degree, or ad...2022-01-0415 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 88 - Board of Review Reading Rooms for the Armed ForcesThe Department of Defense Electronic Reading Room publishes the decisions of the Corrections of Discharge Review Boards (DRB) and the Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCMR) at a public website. You can go to the website below and read decisions from each of the services to get an idea of what an applicant stated with regard to the error or injustice in his or her case as well as the Board's rationale for granting or denying the request.
Marine discharged for personality disorder with a general under honorable conditions discharge. Discharge upgraded to Honorable.
h...2021-12-2816 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 87 - Board of Review Reading Rooms for the Armed ForcesThe Department of Defense Electronic Reading Room publishes the decisions of the Corrections of Discharge Review Boards (DRB) and the Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCMR) at a public website. You can go to the website below and read decisions from each of the services to get an idea of what an applicant stated with regard to the error or injustice in his or her case as well as the Board's rationale for granting or denying the request.
Navy sailor's discharge for drug abuse (marijuana) upgraded to general under honorable conditions.
https://boards.la...2021-12-2117 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 86 - Board of Review Reading Rooms for the Armed ForcesThe Department of Defense Electronic Reading Room publishes the decisions of the Corrections of Discharge Review Boards (DRB) and the Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCMR) at a public website. You can go to the website below and read decisions from each of the services to get an idea of what an applicant stated with regard to the error or injustice in his or her case as well as the Board's rationale for granting or denying the request.
Soldier's discharge upgraded based on nexus between misconduct (marijuana use) and mental health condition.
https://bo...2021-12-1413 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 85 - Board of Review Reading Rooms for the Armed ForcesThe Department of Defense Electronic Reading Room publishes the decisions of the Corrections of Discharge Review Boards (DRB) and the Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCMR) at a public website. You can go to the website below and read decisions from each of the services to get an idea of what an applicant stated with regard to the error or injustice in his or her case as well as the Board's rationale for granting or denying the request.
Airman with PTSD discharged with Bad Conduct Discharge from Special Court-Martial. Find out why his discharge upgrade w...2021-12-0721 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 84 - Board of Review Reading Rooms for the Armed ForcesThe Department of Defense Electronic Reading Room publishes the decisions of the Corrections of Discharge Review Boards (DRB) and the Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCMR) at a public website. You can go to the website below and read decisions from each of the services to get an idea of what an applicant stated with regard to the error or injustice in his or her case as well as the Board's rationale for granting or denying the request.
Dismissal of civilian charges--does this invalidate your discharge?
https://boards.law.af.mil/index.htm2021-11-3012 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 83 - Board of Review Reading Rooms for the Armed ForcesThe Department of Defense Electronic Reading Room publishes the decisions of the Corrections of Discharge Review Boards (DRB) and the Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCMR) at a public website. You can go to the website below and read decisions from each of the services to get an idea of what an applicant stated with regard to the error or injustice in his or her case as well as the Board's rationale for granting or denying the request.
USMC Private First Class's discharge upgraded for impropriety and inequity.
https://boards.law.af.mil/in...2021-11-2319 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 82 - Board of Review Reading Rooms for the Armed ForcesThe Department of Defense Electronic Reading Room publishes the decisions of the Corrections of Discharge Review Boards (DRB) and the Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCMR) at a public website. You can go to the website below and read decisions from each of the services to get an idea of what an applicant stated with regard to the error or injustice in his or her case as well as the Board's rationale for granting or denying the request.
Sailor discharged for a pattern of misconduct.
https://boards.law.af.mil/index.htm
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Soldier discharged for civilian conviction.
https://boards.law.af.mil/index.htm
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Send in...2021-11-0922 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM - 80 Board of Review Reading Rooms for the Armed ForcesThe Department of Defense Electronic Reading Room publishes the decisions of the Corrections of Discharge Review Boards (DRB) and the Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCMR) at a public website. You can go to the website below and read decisions from each of the services to get an idea of what an applicant stated with regard to the error or injustice in his or her case as well as the Board's rationale for granting or denying the request.
Airman discharged with Entry Level Separation for Erroneous Enlistment. Learn why she could not get an upgrade to...2021-11-0216 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 79 - Board of Review Reading Rooms for the Armed ForcesThe Department of Defense Electronic Reading Room publishes the decisions of the Corrections of Discharge Review Boards (DRB) and the Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCMR) at a public website. You can go to the website below and read decisions from each of the services to get an idea of what an applicant stated with regard to the error or injustice in his or her case as well as the Board's rationale for granting or denying the request.
Army Ranger with PTSD--Discharge for drug abuse upgraded to fully Honorable discharge.
https://boards.law.af...2021-10-2613 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 78 - Board of Review Reading Rooms for the Armed ForcesThe Department of Defense Electronic Reading Room publishes the decisions of the Corrections of Discharge Review Boards (DRB) and the Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCMR) at a public website. You can go to the website below and read decisions from each of the services to get an idea of what an applicant stated with regard to the error or injustice in his or her case as well as the Board's rationale for granting or denying the request.
Airman requesting discharge upgrade for drug abuse and change to RE code so he can re-enlist.
2021-10-1919 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 77 - Board of Review Reading Rooms for the Armed ForcesThe Department of Defense Electronic Reading Room publishes the decisions of the Corrections of Discharge Review Boards (DRB) and the Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCMR) at a public website. You can go to the website below and read decisions from each of the services to get an idea of what an applicant stated with regard to the error or injustice in his or her case as well as the Board's rationale for granting or denying the request.
Coastguardsman's application to the Coast Guard Discharge Review Board--Why his case was denied
https://boards.l...2021-10-1214 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 76 - Board of Review Reading Rooms for the Armed ForcesThe Department of Defense Electronic Reading Room publishes the decisions of the Corrections of Discharge Review Boards (DRB) and the Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCMR) at a public website. You can go to the website below and read decisions from each of the services to get an idea of what an applicant stated with regard to the error or injustice in his or her case as well as the Board's rationale for granting or denying the request.
Critical aspects of a DRB application you need to know.
https://boards.law.af.mil/in...2021-10-0527 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 75 - Board of Review Reading Rooms for the Armed ForcesThe Department of Defense Electronic Reading Room publishes the decisions of the Corrections of Discharge Review Boards (DRB) and the Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCMR) at a public website. You can go to the website below and read decisions from each of the services to get an idea of what an applicant stated with regard to the error or injustice in his or her case as well as the Board's rationale for granting or denying the request.
USMC Reserve Veteran was discharged for missing 19 drills. His discharge application was granted in part. Find out w...2021-09-2813 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 74 - Board of Review Reading Rooms for the Armed ForcesThe Department of Defense Electronic Reading Room publishes the decisions of the Corrections of Discharge Review Boards (DRB) and the Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCMR) at a public website. You can go to the website below and read decisions from each of the services to get an idea of what an applicant stated with regard to the error or injustice in his or her case as well as the Board's rationale for granting or denying the request.
Army Veteran with PTSD whose discharge was upgraded to Honorable
https://boards.law.af.mil/i...2021-09-2127 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 73 - Board of Review Reading Rooms for the Armed ForcesThe Department of Defense Electronic Reading Room publishes the decisions of the Corrections of Discharge Review Boards (DRB) and the Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCMR) at a public website. You can go to the website below and read decisions from each of the services to get an idea of what an applicant stated with regard to the error or injustice in his or her case as well as the Board's rationale for granting or denying the request.
USAF Veteran whose discharge application was denied--Find out why.
https://boards.law.af.mil/index.ht...2021-09-1419 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 72 - Class Action Settlement - Kennedy v. McCarthyAs part of a settlement agreement in a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut, the Army Review Boards Agency (ARBA) has agreed to have the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) automatically reconsider discharge upgrade applications of a group of former Soldiers who previously applied to the ADRB, and to accept new applications from a separate group of former Soldiers who previously applied to the ADRB for discharge upgrades.
https://arba.army.pentagon.mil/adrb-overview.html
https://www.kennedysettlement.com/
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Send in a voice...2021-09-0719 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMilitary Discharge Upgrade - Part XIIHow the VA helps Veterans with Under Other than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC) discharges but also have PTSD and/or who were victims of MST.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2020-03-1312 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMilitary Discharge Upgrade - Part XIDischarge Review Board/ Board for Correction of Military/Naval Records
Some Law Matters you should know!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2020-03-0621 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMilitary Discharge Upgrade - Part XAttachments to you Discharge Upgrade Applicaction
What do you need to include?
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2020-02-2817 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMilitary Discharge Upgrade - Part IXThe Wilkie Memo
Why is this important and how can it help your Discharge Upgrade Application?
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2020-02-2122 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMilitary Discharge Upgrade - Part VIIIHagel, Carson, Kurta Memos
How do the DoD Guidance to the Discharge Review Boards and Board for Correction of Military/Naval Records help your case?
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2020-02-1430 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMilitary Discharge Upgrade - Part VIIDual Action Cases-- Medical Separation and Administrative Discharge pending simultaneously
Which separation takes precedence?
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2020-02-0718 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMilitary Discharge Upgrade - Part VIWhat is impropriety/error?
This is one basis to change your discharge at the Discharge Review Board or Board for Correction of Military Records/Board for Correction of Naval Records
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2020-01-3114 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMilitary Discharge Upgrade - Part VWhat is inequity/injustice?
This is one basis to change your discharge at the Discharge Review Board or Board for Correction of Military Records/Board for Correction of Naval Records
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2020-01-2426 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMilitary Discharge Upgrade - Part IVBoard for Correction of Military/Naval Records for Discharges more than 15 years ago
DD Form 149
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2019-12-2025 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMilitary Discharge Upgrade - Part IIIWhat Board Should I apply to? Discharge Review Board or Board for Correction of Military Records?
We'll begin with the DD Form 293 and Discharge Review Board Application
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2019-12-0623 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMilitary Discharge Upgrade - Part IIHow to get your Military Records - SF 180
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2019-11-0816 minMilitary Law & Life MattersOfficer Grade DeterminationsIf you are an officer with misconduct or substantiated adverse findings in your current grade, you will face an Officer Grade Determination (OGD) when you are retiring. Learn what this entails on this episode.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2019-10-2317 minMilitary Law & Life MattersBack from my Sabbatical! Listen to what Lies aheadArm yourself with knowledge, know your rights, and avoid becoming a victim of injustice. The Military Law &Life Matters Podcast empowers you to take charge of military law issues such as how to upgrade your discharge, what to do when facing an Officer Grade Determination and other legal issues we may face at various stages of our life. In addition to legal topics, the podcast will also cover Life Matters--Life Lessons I've learned along the way. This podcast is for our Heroes: Active Duty, Reserve, Guard, Veterans, Retirees and Family Members,
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Send in a voice message: https://podcas...2019-10-0909 minMilitary Law & Life Matters1 year Anniversary of Podcast—Sabbatical1 October 2018 is the one year anniversary of the Military Law Matters
Podcast, I will be taking a sabbatical from the podcast so I can focus on our Heroes, Veterans who have served their country faithfully and who have been unjustly discharged.
I am always available to speak to you about your legal issue, discharge circumstances and happy to give you my insight on your case.
Feel free to contact me at ferah@ferahozbek.com or 202-322-7888. Never ever give up, because there is always hope!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2018-09-2603 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 56 - Decision Making Tips and Life LessonsPart 12 of 12
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2018-07-0405 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 44 Virginia Department of Veterans Services: Veteran and Family SupportVirginia Veteran and Family Support (VVFS) provides outreach, connection and support
to veterans and their families as they address the challenges of military service,
transition, deployments, PTSD, behavioral health concerns and physical and traumatic
brain injuries. Learn more about how your own State’s Department of Veterans
Services can help you and your family.
https://www.dvs.virginia.gov/virginia-veteran-and-family-support-2/
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2018-06-2605 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 43 The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono ProgramListen to attorney Courtney Smith, the Director, Volunteer Outreach &
Education at the Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program talk about how the Veterans
Consortium helps Veterans file an Appeal in the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
and also assist veterans who have received an other than honorable discharges and
who also have a diagnosis or exhibit symptoms of PTSD, TBI or other mental health
conditions.
https://www.vetsprobono.org/
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2018-06-1917 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 42 Comparison of the legacy VA Appeals System and the new VA SystemAttorney Chris Attig of the firm Attig Steel compares the legacy VA
Appeals system and the new system that was passed by Congress in 2017 and scheduled to go into effect in 2019. Chris is the author of the Veterans Law Blog. He is also the author of the VA Form 21 Blog. And, if you have Sleep Apnea, Chris is the author of the “VA Sleep Apnea Field Manual,” which teaches veterans what is needed to prove service connection for sleep apnea. Learn more about Chris at https://www.attigsteel.com/
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helped him deal with the stress and trauma of working as an attorney handling death
penalty cases and other challenges in his life. Learn about the Veterans Yoga Project
https://www.veteransyogaproject.org/ and the non-profit that Mike has started to help
spread the word about mindfulness and yoga and how to take care of ourselves so we
can take care of others. Learn more at https://karunacmn.com
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2018-06-0537 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 40 Military Discharge Upgrades: Frequently Asked Questions, Part III of IIIIt is an honor for me to help fellow veterans who are facing difficulties in their lives and don’t know who to turn to for answers. While I enjoy answering questions on an individual basis, I’d like to share some of common questions that veterans ask in case you also had the same question. Please note that these are general answers and not legal advice. Therefore, it is always best to consult with an attorney or Veterans Service Office for advice regarding your particular case.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/mess2018-05-2912 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 39 Military Discharge Upgrades: Frequently Asked Questions, Part II of IIIIt is an honor for me to help fellow veterans who are facing difficulties in their lives and don’t know who to turn to for answers. While I enjoy answering questions on an individual basis, I’d like to share some of common questions that veterans ask in case you also had the same question. Please note that these are general answers and not legal advice. Therefore, it is always best to consult with an attorney or Veterans Service Office for advice regarding your particular case.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/mess2018-05-2208 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 38 Military Discharge Upgrades: Frequently Asked Questions, Part I of IIIIt is an honor for me to help fellow veterans who are facing difficulties in their lives and don’t know who to turn to for answers. While I enjoy answering questions on an individual basis, I’d like to share some of common questions that veterans ask in case you also had the same question. Therefore, it is always best to consult with an attorney or Veterans Service Office for advice regarding your particular case.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2018-05-1511 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 37 DoD Guidance on Mental Health Conditions & DischargeThis episode is intended to ensure Veterans know what that the August 2017 DoD Clarifying Guidance to Military Discharge Review Boards applies to. The DoD Guidance discusses Liberal Consideration for certain cases before the Discharge Review Boards and Boards for Correction of Military Records.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2018-05-0804 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 36 Disability Evaluation System with Scott MacKayRetired Army Reserve Judge Advocate Scott MacKay gives us an overview of the Disability Evaluation System (DES). Scott discusses cases he has handled and provides valuable information for both active duty members and veterans who are going through the DES. Scott does pro bono work for veterans related to disability-related applications to the Board for Correction of Military Records. He takes clients only through referrals from his attorney network.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2018-05-0158 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 35 Healthcare Benefits that Veterans Don’t know AboutMany Veterans Don’t know about benefits available to them. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides medical and non-medical home services for veterans such as Skilled Home Health Care Services, Home Health Aide Services, Family Caregiver Program and benefits. Learn about the healthcare benefits you or your parents who are veterans may need.
https://www.va.gov/healthbenefits/access/home_health_care.asp
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2018-04-2406 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 34 National Veterans Legal Services Program’s New APP helps Veterans Analyze Eligibility for BenefitsNational Veterans Legal Services Program’s (NVLSP) New APP helps Veterans Analyze Eligibility for Benefits. The application helps veterans, with or without the assistance of a veteran’s advocate, determine specific VA benefits to which they are likely entitled. The App directs users to a questionnaire that assists in verifying whether a veteran should file a claim for service connected disability benefits or non-service connected disability pension.
http://www.nvlsp.org/
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2018-04-1712 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 33 Predatory for-profit colleges that target Veterans who have the GI BillSean Marvin, Legal Director of Veterans Education Success and Travis Craig, an Iraq and Afghanistan veteran of the Army National Guard and former student at ITT Tech join us on the podcast to discuss how predatory for-profit colleges target Veterans.
Learn how Veterans Education Success provides free legal services for veterans and their survivors and families who have faced college fraud or abuse in using their GI Bill. https://veteranseducationsuccess.org/
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2018-04-1033 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 32 Lessons for Members Transitioning to Civilian Life with Phil RandazzoPhil Randazzo is the founder of American Dream U, a non-profit organization that assists military members, veterans and their families as they transition out of the military into a new career as a civilian. Phil shares some critical life lessons for you to consider when you are thinking about your next career.
Go to the American Dream U website to access free resources including the opportunity to search for a mentor and access a job board at americandreamu.org
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2018-04-0418 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 31 Upgrading Your Military Discharge: Part 10Part 10 of a 10 part series. It is possible to upgrade your military discharge characterization. This series covers 10 things you should know about upgrading your discharge either at the Discharge Review Board (DRB) or the Board for the Correction of Military Records (BCMR). Go to ferahozbek.com if you want to download my written guide to follow along with the podcast
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2018-03-2710 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 30 Upgrading Your Military Discharge: Part 9Part 9 of a 10 part series. It is possible to upgrade your military discharge characterization. This series covers 10 things you should know about upgrading your discharge either at the Discharge Review Board (DRB) or the Board for the Correction of Military Records (BCMR). Go to ferahozbek.com if you want to download my written guide to follow along with the podcast.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2018-03-2009 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 29 Upgrading Your Military Discharge: Part 8Part 8 of a 10 part series. It is possible to upgrade your military discharge characterization. This series covers 10 things you should know about upgrading your discharge either at the Discharge Review Board (DRB) or the Board for the Correction of Military Records (BCMR). Go to ferahozbek.com if you want to download my written guide to follow along with the podcast.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2018-03-1307 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 28 Upgrading Your Military Discharge: Part 7Part 7 of a 10 part series. It is possible to upgrade your military discharge characterization. This series covers 10 things you should know about upgrading your discharge either at the Discharge Review Board (DRB) or the Board for the Correction of Military Records (BCMR). Go to ferahozbek.com if you want to download my written guide to follow along with the podcast.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2018-03-0607 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 27 Upgrading Your Military Discharge: Part 6Part 6 of a 10 part series. It is possible to upgrade your military discharge characterization. This series covers 10 things you should know about upgrading your discharge either at the Discharge Review Board (DRB) or the Board for the Correction of Military Records (BCMR). Go to ferahozbek.com if you want to download my written guide to follow along with the podcast.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2018-02-2707 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 26 Upgrading Your Military Discharge: Part 5Part 5 of a 10 part series. It is possible to upgrade your military discharge characterization. This series covers 10 things you should know about upgrading your discharge either at the Discharge Review Board (DRB) or the Board for the Correction of Military Records (BCMR). Go to ferahozbek.com if you want to download my written guide to follow along with the podcast.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2018-02-2010 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 25 Upgrading Your Military Discharge: Part 4Part 4 of a 10 part series. It is possible to upgrade your military discharge characterization. This series covers 10 things you should know about upgrading your discharge either at the Discharge Review Board (DRB) or the Board for the Correction of Military Records (BCMR). Go to ferahozbek.com if you want to download my written guide to follow along with the podcast.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2018-02-1316 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 24 Upgrading Your Military Discharge: Part 3Part 3 of a 10 part series. It is possible to upgrade your military discharge characterization. This series covers 10 things you should know about upgrading your discharge either at the Discharge Review Board (DRB) or the Board for the Correction of Military Records (BCMR). Go to ferahozbek.com if you want to download my written guide to follow along with the podcast.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2018-02-0610 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 23 Upgrading Your Military Discharge: Part 2Part 2 of a 10 part series. It is possible to upgrade your military discharge characterization. This series covers 10 things you should know about upgrading your discharge either at the Discharge Review Board (DRB) or the Board for the Correction of Military Records (BCMR). Go to ferahozbek.com if you want to download my written guide to follow along with the podcast.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2018-01-3015 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 22 Upgrading Your Military Discharge: Part 1Part 1 of a 10 part series. It is possible to upgrade your military discharge characterization. This series covers 10 things you should know about upgrading your discharge either at the Discharge Review Board (DRB) or the Board for the Correction of Military Records (BCMR). Go to ferahozbek.com if you want to download my written guide to follow along with the podcast.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2018-01-2309 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 21Finding your Identity: The most Underrated thing in this worldMeet Philip McKernan, an Inspirational Speaker, Writer & Filmmaker. Philip believes the path to a happy and fulfilling life is found through the meaning we derive in life through the WORK we do, our relationship to OTHERS and the one with one’s SELF. Learn more about Philip at: https://philipmckernan.com/
And you have free access to Philip’s documentary, Give and Grow by going to this website! http://giveandgrow.com/hopeforheroes
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2018-01-1736 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 20 How to solve problems and overcome challenges in your lifeHope for Heroes: Meet Ed Latimore, Former US Army National Guard Member, Heavyweight boxer. Physics major, Chess Nerd and Author of Not Caring What Other People Think Is a Superpower. Listen to Ed’s Life Lesson: How to solve problems or overcome challenges in your life. Learn more about Ed at https://edlatimore.com/
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2018-01-0930 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 19 A preview of Episodes in 20182018 will bring you a series of solo episodes where I go into depth on Upgrading your Discharge either through the Discharge Review Board or Board for the Correction of Military Records as well as many other legal topics.
Start of a series called, Hope for Heroes where I ask a special Guest to share a Life Lesson to help veterans overcome life’s challenges as we all navigate our way through life.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2018-01-0203 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 18 Learn about the American Bar Association’s pro bono networks for Military members and Veterans who need legal helpInterview of Elizabeth (Libby) Jamison, a military spouse, an attorney, a member of the Standing Committee on Legal Assistance for Military Personnel, American Bar Association (ABA) and the President of the Military Spouse JD Network. Elizabeth will educate listeners on all of the resources available for military members, veterans and their families through ABA's initiatives/networks such as ABA Home Front, ABA Military Pro Bono Project and the ABA Veterans Claims Assistance Network.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2017-12-2634 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 17 Veterans with PTSD—How to get VA benefitsInterview of Greg Rada, a former C-17 cargo aircraft loadmaster in the USAF who now represents fellow veterans suffering from combat related PTSD as well as non-combat trauma events against the Veterans Administration to help veterans get the benefits they deserve.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2017-12-1938 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 16: Attorney Bill Cassara: Convicted by a court-martial--It isn't over until the appeals are over--how you can walk out of prison after your conviction.• Episode 016
Interview of Bill Cassara, a retired US Army Reserve JAG. Bill specializes in criminal law to include courts-martial. Bill explains what happens after your court-martial has ended and you are appealing your conviction. Bill walks us through the Appellate process and explains why it's not over until it's over. How you can get your conviction overturned and walk out of prison.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2017-12-1238 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 15: Attorney Brian Schenk: Your application has been denied by the Board for Correction of Military Records--Filing a Claim in Federal CourtEpisode 015
Interview of Brian Schenk, an attorney who focuses on helping military members and veterans in administrative matters including filing Claims in Federal Court. Learn what you can do if your application has been denied by the Board for Correction of Military Records (BCMR) and you want to appeal your case. Brian gives an excellent overview of the process to fight back.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2017-12-0538 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 14: Attorney Mike Millios: Why you need to fight your Administrative Discharge• Episode 014
Interview of Mike Millios. Mike is a criminal law attorney who represents military members in criminal matters. Mike is also US Army Reserve attorney and has extensive experience representing clients facing administrative discharge. Mike explains what you need to know if you are fighting a discharge.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2017-11-2821 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 13: Attorney Hugh Spires: Inside the Disability Evaluation System• Episode 013
Interview of Hugh Spires who is a retired USAF active duty JAG. Hugh has expertise in the disability evaluation system and walks us though each step of the system. Learn about the MEB, IPEB and FPEB and what you need to know to protect your rights as you either fight for a medical retirement or fight to show you are fit for duty.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2017-11-2146 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 12: Attorney Tom Clare: What to do if you are a victim of defamationEpisode 012
Interview of Tom Clare whose practice is devoted to vindicating clients against reputational attacks in print, broadcast and online media outlets. Tom represents military officials who are targeted in hostile media investigations and who are subjects of false statements in the press. Learn what constitutes defamation and what to do if you are a victim of it.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2017-11-1440 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 11: Attorney David Lowenstein: Are you going through the VA Appeal Process ---know your rights if you have filed a VA Claim• Episode 011:
Interview of David Lowenstein, a former Senior Appellate Attorney at the Veterans Affairs General Counsel's office. David now uses his past experience to represent veterans with the claims process and with their Appeals at the VA and US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. David will give us tips on what you need to know if you are going through the VA process.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2017-11-0742 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 10: Attorney John Howley: How USERRA protects your job when you are activated in the Guard or ReserveEpisode 010:
Interview of John Howley who is a trial lawyer in NYC. John has extensive experience in labor and employment law. John talks about the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act (USERRA) and explains why you need to know about USERRA if you are a reservist or national guard member who leaves your civilian job due to active duty orders.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2017-10-3128 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 09: Attorney Dana Jacobson: Why you need a will and what happens if you die without one• Episode 009:
Interview of Dana Jacobson, a retired USAF Reserve JAG who is the managing partner of the Jacobson law firm. As part of his practice, Dana has expertise in estate planning and probate. Many of Dana's clients are active duty and retired military members. Dana explains why it is critical to have your affairs in order and what happens if you don't
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2017-10-2445 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 08: Attorney Mark Sullivan: Navigating the military pension division when you are getting a divorce• Episode 008:
Interview of Mark Sullivan, a retired US Army Reserve JAG who practices family law and has decades of experience in family law and military pension division. Military divorces are very complicated--you need to know the law and your rights. Mark goes over some very important concepts you will want to know about
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2017-10-1734 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 07: Attorney David Younts: An Airman and Soldier who were vindicated at their Courts-MartialEpisode 07:
Interview of David Younts, a former active duty USAF JAG and criminal lawyer who represents military members. Davis also a reserve USAF JAG. Davis discusses two courts-martial cases where he defended a soldier and an airman and delivered justice to his clients. Don't miss this episode if you want to hear about real court-martial cases where justice prevailed.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2017-10-1048 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 06: Board for Correction of Military Records--How to Correct Errors in your Record• Episode 06
In this episode, I will discuss the Board for the Correction of Military Records or BCMR. The BCMR for each service has the authority to review and correct the personnel records of current and former members of the each military service. Records include administrative discharges, reenlistment codes, disciplinary matters, performance evaluations, selection for promotion, advancement, retirement, dates of service, disability ratings and medals.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2017-10-0406 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 05: Officer Grade Determinations--How to Retire in Grade• Episode 05
I will discuss the Officer Grade Determinations or OGDs. If you are an officer in any service of the armed forces and have substantiated misconduct in your official records, it is possible that you will be retired in a lower rank than that last rank you held. The services determine your rank based upon the highest grade held satisfactorily. Listen and learn about this process and how to be proactive and fight against losing hundreds and thousands of dollars of your future retirement pay.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2017-10-0404 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 04: Discharge Review Board - How to Upgrade your Discharge• Episode 04
In this episode, I discuss the Discharge Review Board (DRB), the DRB gives former military members the chance to request a review of their discharge within 15 years of the date of separation. The DRB reviews a veteran's administrative discharge and can legally change the veteran's discharge characterization of service, the reason for discharge, and the re-enlistment eligibility code (when applicable), based on standards of propriety or equity.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2017-10-0407 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 03:How to Survive a Criminal Investigation-Part II• Episode 03
In this episode, I will explain how to survive a criminal military investigation Part II: The Do's and Don'ts. Arm yourself with knowledge so you don't become a victim of injustice.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2017-10-0306 minMilitary Law & Life MattersMLM 02: How to Survive a Criminal Investigation-Part IEpisode 02
In this episode, I will explain how to survive a criminal military investigation Part I: The Do's and Don'ts. Arm yourself with knowledge so you don't become a victim of injustice.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2017-10-0206 min
Military Law & Life MattersMLM 01: Read your rights--Why you should always Ask for a Lawyer!Episode 01
In this episode, I will explain 5 reasons you should ask for a lawyer when you are read your Fifth Amendment and Article 31 rights. You will be surprised to learn why you should Always ask for a lawyer, even if you are innocent.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2017-10-0106 min
Military Law & Life MattersMLM 00: Welcome to the Military Law Matters PodcastEpisode 00
In this first episode, I will discuss what the Military Law Matters Podcast is all about. The Military Law Matters podcast empowers you to take charge of legal issues you are facing, from court-martial charges to divorce proceedings and military pension division, to tips on how to fight your discharge or how to upgrade your discharge and what to do if you are facing an Officer Grade Determination.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferah-ozbek/message2017-09-3005 min