The United States of America’s active duty service members and Veterans alike are in dire need of your support.  Now more than ever there is a need that requires nothing short of a bipartisan resolve from congress and action by the current President of the United States.  

 
  There is an inherent necessity for Congress, especially those serving boards and committees regarding the Armed Forces to ensure National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA) maintain Constitutional Integrity.  It has become apparent that around the time of 2011 to the present politics have played an increased role in military justice at the expense of the service member and the veteran.  

 
  Now more than ever it is also necessary to reform the Military Justice System.  

 
  One of the primary and currently abundant threats to military justice is what is know as Unlawful Command Influence (UCI).  Unlawful Command Influence has long been described as the mortal enemy of military justice.  It works as a tool that sets the stage for an environment allowing for unlawful practices throughout the entire spectrum of military justice.  

 
  In many cases the phenomenon can be remedied in one of various levels of court proceedings however when it happens in such a proportion as it has in the recent years, it cannot.  In its most recent appearance, Unlawful Command Influence was initiated primarily in 2011-2012 time period and has yet to be properly addressed.  

  At this point in time there is no remedy for mass Unlawful Command Influence.  

 
  Additionally there has been little effort to create policy that refine the archaic and somewhat barbaric regulations that are incorporated within the Uniformed Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) which has been a direct threat good order and discipline in the Armed Forces and of much concern to the service member and the veteran.  In fact, the UCMJ was created primarily to combat the violations of individual rights that threatened the service members who serve this great nation and increasing to them the very rights that they are sworn in to support and defend.  

  Imagine proudly serving your country and then being thrown into prison without evidence or a fair process.  Imagine being prejudged at the opinion of others and not judged based upon facts.  

 
  To date there have been three major occurrences of Unlawful Command Influence that have shaken the very foundation of good order and discipline.  Once in the mid 60’s, again in the mid 80’s and undeniably in 2011-2014 time period.  They have all served a great injustice at the expense of the service member and the veteran, however this most recent occurrence appears to have no real end in sight.  This is not only a threat to the service member and the veteran but a threat to our National Security.  

 
  There has yet to be any true efforts taking action in seeking resolve and there is no better time than now to be proactive and support those who have without doubt been supporters and defenders of this great nation and your freedoms.  

  As we have observed over the years, politics have invaded military court processes without true regard for rights of the individual defined by our nations Constitution and the Bill of Rights.  

 
  The processes have ignored established protective measures and instilled fear in the hearts and minds of active duty service members.  Justice has not been blind, in fact it has been prejudicial by creating avenues for agenda and not fair and impartial processes of law.  

 
  Now is the time for a bipartisan proactive conversation focused upon policy improvements regarding future National Defense Authorization Acts, Military Justice reform, and justice for those who have not been afforded that very Constitutional right.  

 
  These talking points are necessities toward restoring trust in our military justice institutions while keeping with the spirit of good order and discipline.  Ultimately conversation can lead to a much needed plan of action.  

 
  With your support we can also progress toward a feasible remedy that can assist in  resolving cases effected by mass Unlawful Command Influence, the large scale political tool that has been used against those who serve this great country.  

  With the ultimate goal of achieving reform, we can creating new avenues for correcting injustice for service members, veterans, and their families.  Together we can pursue and accomplish restoration of trust, reinstate blind justice, and seek correction for the many cases of injustice which have been reveled to the public as well as those unsung heroes who’s cases were not afforded proper attention nor care.  

  Without our constitutional rights and proper due process, there can be no trust, good order and discipline, and no freedom. 

 
  For a Nation that maintains a constant military readiness, the time for an overhaul of the governing regulations regarding our military justice system is long overdue.

  Please support the effort for a fair and just Military Justice Reform effort by signing and sharing this petition. 

  I am not a politician, nor a lawyer.  I am simply a man who has been deeply effected and even furthermore disturbed by what I and the public have had to bear witness.  

  Our Constitution is the very fabric of which America society has been woven.  That fabric has been tattered, torn, and in some cases completely disregarded.  It is in dire need of repair however it takes much to move mountains as grand as these, yet here is my mustard seed.  Without a restoration of due process, the presumption of innocence, and progressive bipartisan conversation and efforts to improve the trust in these institutional processes we are essentially a continuation of the problem.  

 
  It is with great love for my country and service brothers and sisters that I initiate this petition in good will.  

 Respectfully, 

A. Veteran

Podcast Coverage:

Stories of Service (S.O.S.) with Commander Theresa Carpenter and Commander Arvis Owens

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hA3mwKNS0Io

Military Justice Background: 

https://www.fjc.gov/history/courts/military-courts 

 
Unlawful Command Influence: 

https://www.holloman.af.mil/Portals/101/documents/JA%20Documents/MJ%20Talking%20Papers/Talking_Paper_-_Unlawful_Command_Influence_2014_.pdf?ver=2016-11-28-145710-293

Current Updates:

https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2018/09/06/the-navys-top-lawyer-unlawfully-scuttled-a-seals-case-court-rules/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ebb+06.09.18&utm_term=Editorial+-+Early+Bird+Brief

Continued Support Activity: 

My Case:

www.DarinLopez.com 

Commander Arvis Owens: 

http://www.change.org/UnjustUCMJ

Major Clarence Thomas:

http://www.majorandersoniii.com 

Save Our Heroes Project Web Resource

https://www.saveourheroesproject.org 

#SaveOurHeroes

Social Media:

https://www.facebook.com/SaveOurHeroesProject/  

United American Patriots, INC Web Resource

https://www.uap.org 

Social Media:

https://www.facebook.com/UAPINC/

#UAP