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Op-Ed: Code of Military Justice Needs to be Updated for 21st Century

Protect Our Defenders Honorary Chair Rep. Jackie Speier, Rep. Susan Davis, and Rep. Loretta Sanchez write for the San-Antonio Express-News on Rep. Speier’s recent visit to Lackland Air Force Base:

Our discussions highlighted recommendations that should be implemented immediately: more rigorous screening for MTIs, limited MTI shifts to 12-hour days, MTIs should serve in their position for no more than three years, and all MTIs should be required to meet biannually with behavioral specialists.

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