Secured reinstatement to AD of NCO with 19 years discharged for drug use

December 31, 2011| William Cassara | Correction of Miltiary Records, Recent Accomplishments

NCO with 19 years active duty was discharged for drug use. Mr. Cassara petitioned the BCMR who reversed the findings, and ordered her reinstated to active duty, allowing her to keep her retirement.

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