United States v. Hughes

I respectfully dissent, and would affirm the sentence of dismissal as adjudged. As noted in this Court’s original opinion, military officers hold special positions of honor and are held to a higher standard of accountability. United States v. Hughes, 59 M.J. 948, 952 *511(C.G.Ct.Crim.App.2004). Appellant admitted that he was derelict in his duty to account for over $28,000 in travel advances over a twenty-seven month period. He admitted that he dishonorably failed to pay his just debts, reflecting $14,000 in charges to a travel card issued pursuant to a government contract, for a period of over…