I am also now an active duty Fighter Pilot in the New Jersey Air National Guard and subject to all provisions of the UCMJ. I could also receive a less than honorable discharge from the Guard if my behavior warranted it.
True, but you still belong to the State until Federalised. We had this problem back in the 60's and 70's with EOD support to the local communities and law enforcement due to the (sp?) Posse Commatotus Act which prohibited the use of Federal Troops in law enforcement. The National Guard and Coast Guard was exempt from this. We had to testify at several trials pertaining to bombings and were used as expert witnesses. We were always challenged by lawyers because we were active duty federal troops.
"I am also now an active duty Fighter Pilot in the New Jersey Air National Guard"
Thank You for your service to our country.
Thanks for serving and welcome to FR, Air Force brother.
Can you get a less than honorable discharge without a Court Martial? This seems to be an issue which no one is sure about. It would just seem logical that someone has to decide you don't deserve an honorable discharge and it would have to be a Court Martial. If there was a Court Martial there would be a public record of it, and not just a document in Kerry's file, I presume.