court-martial

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In 2021, a court-martial dismissed Villamide for negligence and sentenced other officers to up to 45 days in jail for concealing information.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

When retired servicemembers come back to face court-martial proceedings, it’s usually related to allegations from their time in active duty, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

On Monday, the Department of Defense announced a probe into Kelly, saying the congressman could be recalled to face a court-martial.

From Salon • Nov. 24, 2025

His fellow soldiers vehemently disagreed, and Lorance was eventually sentenced to 20 years in prison by a court-martial.

From Slate • Oct. 28, 2024

“But I certainly wouldn’t let them court-martial me.”

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller