Air Force colonel arrested for allegedly soliciting minor for sex

Sir, just get down and begin cranking them out. I will get a SGM to come and count them off from his lawn chair. He will be a former DS, so get ready to hear one....one.....one.....one.....a whole hell of a lot. You KNOW the rule is "if it makes sense, and is easier on the joes, can it and start over. Making sense is NOT ALLOWED!!!"

You're being too nice. Push....ruining my mental image of the Corps

Sir I thought officers cannot get those. Dropped from the rolls is their equivalent to what the Joes would get. Not making jokes or a sarcastic comment, but really thought this

SSG Warren Swan - Officers are subject to the UCMJ/MCM, just like enlisted. They can receive any and all the punishments enlisted personnel can get. Similarly, they are also subject to the full range of administrative discharges, as well.

As this offense occurred off-post, it is unlikely that the military will bring court-martial charges against him, unless they can establish a relationship with his on-duty conduct. That could be done if he was e-mailing her/contacting her from his on-post quarters, office, etc. or while on duty. They could also use the "bringing great discredit to the military" offense.

The civilian jurisdiction could relinquish jurisdiction on this case to the military or the military could prosecute him in addition to the civilian authorities, if desired. Double jeopardy would not apply because it is a state vs federal jurisdiction issue.

My opinion is that the military should prosecute him and adjudge a Dishonorable Discharge, with forfeiture of all pay and allowances.