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raymond odierno

U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno testifies before the House Armed Services Committee at Capitol Hill Nov. 2, 2011 in Washington, D.C. The Services Chiefs addressed congress about the effects budgetary cuts will have on the military and its capabilities. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Teddy Wade/ Released)

The Military Doesn’t Always Want Jurisdiction When Prosecuting Service Members

The military’s claim that it needs criminal jurisdiction doesn’t stand up to the reality of all the times it’s avoided it.

James W. Weirick