Powell v. United States

OPINION

BRUGGINK, Judge.

This military pay case comes before the court on defendant’s motion to dismiss the claim on the ground that it is barred by operation of the principle of res judicata. The matter is fully briefed and oral argument is deemed unnecessary. For the reasons set out below, defendant’s motion is granted.

BACKGROUND1

Mr. Powell enlisted in the regular component of the United States Air Force and began serving on active duty on March 10, 1972. He attained the rank of technical sergeant (E-6). On June 1, 1989, plaintiff reenlisted for a three year term. Prior to the expiration of…