Student Veterans of America’s Post

Earlier today, the President granted a full, complete, and unconditional pardon to individuals with court-martial convictions for violations of former Article 125 of the UCMJ based on conduct that involved consensual, private conduct with persons age 18 and older. Individuals convicted of attempts, conspiracies, and solicitation to commit qualifying former Article 125 offenses under Articles 80, 81, and 82 of the UCMJ are also pardoned. The proclamation applies to qualifying court-martial convictions occurring between May 31, 1951, and December 26, 2013. To qualify for a pardon certificate, a person must not have engaged in conduct contained in the exceptions listed in the proclamation.    Individuals who meet the criteria and receive a pardon certificate may be eligible for additional VA benefits earned during periods of military service. The pardon does not change an individual’s character of service. VA encourages any person discharged from the military under dishonorable conditions who receives a pardon certificate to apply to their Board of Correction of Military or Naval Records.   More information about this Presidential pardon and VA benefits is available on VA’s website: https://lnkd.in/eUTJkbDz

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Robert Graves, M.S., MBV

Leader of America’s Heroes, who are pursuing higher education.

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What an incredible life-changing moment in time for all these veterans 🙏🏽🫡

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