The following is a list of administrative actions issued in May, June and July at Luke Air Force Base:
56th Maintenance Group
Courts-martial
• A staff sergeant was found guilty of two charges and two specifications in violation of Uniform Code of Military Justice Article 134, procuring acts of prostitution and indecent language. The member received a reduction in rank to airman basic, forfeiture of $1,066 pay per month for nine months, confinement for seven months and a bad conduct discharge.
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• An airman first class received nonjudicial punishment for reckless driving, drunk driving and underage drinking. The member received a reduction in rank to airman basic with reduction below the rank of airman suspended, forfeiture of $799 pay per month for two months, 45 days extra duty with 25 days suspended and a reprimand.
• A staff sergeant received nonjudicial punishment for driving while intoxicated. The member received a reduction in rank to senior airman, 30 days extra duty and a reprimand.
• A senior airman received nonjudicial punishment for failing to follow a technical order and making a false official statement. The member received a reduction in rank to airman first class, 30 days extra duty and a reprimand.
• A technical sergeant received nonjudicial punishment for posting racial comments on social media. The member received a reduction in rank to staff sergeant, 30 days extra duty and a reprimand.
• An airman first class received nonjudicial punishment for stealing a phone case and air freshener from the Luke AFB Exchange. The member received a reduction in rank to airman basic with reduction below the rank of airman suspended, forfeiture of $799 pay per month for two months with $695 pay per month for two months suspended, 45 days extra duty and a reprimand.
• An airman first class received nonjudicial punishment for wrongful use of marijuana. The member received a reduction in rank to airman basic, forfeiture of $799 pay per month for two months, suspended, and a reprimand.
• A staff sergeant received nonjudicial punishment for driving while intoxicated and providing alcohol to a minor. The member received a reduction in rank to senior airman, forfeiture of $1,267 pay per month for two months, suspended, 15 days extra duty and a reprimand.
• An airman received nonjudicial punishment for underage drinking. The member received a reduction in rank to airman basic, suspended, 30 days extra duty and a reprimand.
Administrative discharges
• An airman was discharged for conditions that interfere with military service.
• A senior airman was discharged for conditions that interfere with military service.
• An airman basic was discharged for fraudulent enlistment and drug abuse.
• An airman basic was discharged for drug abuse.
• An airman basic was discharged for drug abuse.
• A senior airman was discharged for drug abuse.
• A senior airman was discharged for drug abuse.
• A senior airman was discharged for drug abuse.
Administrative demotions
• A senior airman was demoted to the rank of airman first class for driving under the influence.
• A staff sergeant was demoted to the rank of senior airman for failure to keep fit.
56th Mission Support Group
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• An airman first class received nonjudicial punishment for disrespecting an NCO. The member received a reduction in rank to airman and a reprimand.
• An airman received nonjudicial punishment for underage drinking, racing on the interstate and carrying a deadly weapon while under the age of 21. The member received a reduction in rank to airman basic, forfeiture of $799 pay per month for two months with $399 pay per month for two months suspended, and a reprimand.
Administrative discharges
• An airman first class was discharged for failure to keep fit.
• An airman first class was discharged for failure to keep fit.
Administrative demotions
• A senior airman was demoted to the rank of airman first class for failure to keep fit.
• An airman first class was demoted to the rank of airman for failure to keep fit.
• A staff sergeant was demoted to the rank of senior airman for driving under the influence.
• A staff sergeant was demoted to the rank of senior airman for failure to keep fit.
56th Medical Group
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• A staff sergeant received nonjudicial punishment for destroying government property. The member received a reduction in rank to senior airman, suspended, and a reprimand.
Tenant units
Administrative discharges
• A staff sergeant was discharged for failure to keep fit.
Punishments for similar offenses may vary from case to case based on the circumstances of the offense and factors such as: an offender’s age, military and disciplinary record, financial condition, and suitability for continued service. To ensure fair administration of justice throughout the Luke AFB community, the legal office reviews all cases.
Courtesy of 56th Fighter Wing Legal
