Wolf Pack members receive Article 15 punishments

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  • By 8th Fighter Wing Legal Office
Six members of the Wolf Pack recently received punishment under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).

A senior airman from the 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron received an Article 15 for failure to obey a lawful general order in violation of Article 92, UCMJ. The Airman was seen with an alcoholic beverage in hand. After checking the Airman's identification card, town patrol learned the individual was under the age of 21. The commander imposed the following punishment: reduction to the grade of airman basic, with reduction below airman first class suspended, 45 days restriction and 45 days extra duty.

A senior airman from the 8th Maintenance Squadron received an Article 15 for failure to obey a lawful general order in violation of Article 92 and 108, UCMJ. The Airman struck the window of a fire door and shattered it. The Airman also wrongfully consumed alcoholic beverages despite being under the legal age of 21. The commander imposed the following punishment: reduction to the grade of airman, forfeiture of $500 pay per month for two months suspended, 45 days extra duty, and a reprimand.

A staff sergeant from the 8th Maintenance Squadron received an Article 15 for failure to obey a lawful general order in violation of Article 121, UCMJ. The Airman stole a casino player card of a value of about $31. The commander imposed the following punishment: forfeiture of $400, portion of the forfeitures in excess of $200 pay suspended.

A senior airman from the 8th Maintenance Squadron received an Article 15 punishment for failure to obey a lawful general order in violation of Article 92, UCMJ. The Airman was apprehended for exiting the club twice with an open container. It was later determined the individual was given a direct order not to consume any alcohol, which the Airman disobeyed. The commander imposed the following punishment: reduction to airman first class, 45 days restriction, 45 days extra duty and a reprimand.

A first lieutenant from the 8th Security Forces Squadron received Article 15 for failure to go and violating a lawful general regulation in violation of Articles 92 and 107, UCMJ. The Airman was apprehended for not being in a hotel room after curfew. When ask by town patrol if they are a member of the military the Airman replied no. The commander imposed the following punishment: forfeiture of $1,865 pay per month for two months, portion of the forfeitures in excess of $100 pay per month for two months suspended, 30 days restriction, restriction from the Loring Club, Community Activity Center, all squadron hooches for 30 days and a reprimand.

A captain from the 8th Services Squadron received an Article 15 for failure to go and violating a lawful general regulation in violation of Articles 107 and 133, UCMJ. The Airman made a false official statement to his commander regarding his leave. The Airman repeatedly belittled, berated, directed excessive profanity, verbally attacked and sent disrespectful emails toward civilian, enlisted and officers of the 8th Services Squadron. He also escorted a woman not his wife, onto Kunsan Air Base, numerous times for overnight visits in his dorm room. Seventh Air Force Commander imposed the following punishment: forfeiture of $2,856 pay per month for two months, portion of the forfeitures in excess of $1,428 pay per month for two months is suspended, and a reprimand.