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425th Air Base Squadron and NATO reach out to a local girls’ care and rehabilitation center
Service members from the 425th Air Base Squadron and NATO, along with local national volunteers from the Izmir civilian community, reached out to a local girls’ care and rehabilitation center May 7 in an effort to plant seedlings, flowers, fruits and vegetables as part of a landscaping project. Upon the squadron’s request, the girls’ care and
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6/08
2016
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Incirlik Airman wins AFA Outstanding Civilian Employee of the Year
Ben Crosby, 39th Contracting Squadron performance management flight chief, was selected as the 2016 Air Force Association Outstanding Air Force Civilian Employee of the Year, for the Civilian Program Manager Category.Crosby led 51 members to transfer United States Air Forces in Europe’s largest contract swap worth approximately one billion dollars.
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6/08
2016
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Ask Mehmet: Ramazan
Starting Monday, June 6, you will notice most of your Turkish friends will stop eating and drinking during day time. Your gardner working in your yard under summer sun and soaked with sweat will refuses to accept any food or drink during day time; don’t get upset. That means they are fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, Ramazan in
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6/03
2016
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EOD Airmen polish skills
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Csizmar, 39th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal craftsman, scans an area with a mine detector during a training exercise May 17, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The mine detector confirmed a clear and safe path to a simulated improvised explosive device. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman
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6/02
2016
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39 MDG maintains Incirlik’s mission
High operations tempos can lead to Airmen neglecting their health. Maintaining physical health can prove to be challenging at times, but the 39th Medical Group staff works around the clock to guarantee Airmen are getting proper medical treatment and attention, ensuring wartime readiness. “The 39th MDG is here to serve every day,” said Col.
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6/02
2016
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Incirlik honors fallen with remembrance ceremony
Members of the base honor guard present the colors during the playing of the U.S. and Turkish national anthems at a Memorial Day remembrance ceremony held at the base chapel May 27, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Memorial Day was originally founded to honor fallen soldiers from the Civil War, now Memorial Day honors all Americans who died in
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6/02
2016
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CENTCOM Commander visits Incirlik
A member of the 447th Air Expeditionary Group shows U.S. Army Gen. Joseph L. Votel, Commander, United States Central Command a GAU-8 30mm cannon projectile from an A-10 Thunderbolt II during a visit to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey on May 23, 2016. During Votels visit he was given an opportunity to learn more about the unique capabilities each service
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5/27
2016
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First responders hone skills in exercise
Personnel from the 39th Medical Group and Civil Engineer Squadron transport a simulated victim into an ambulance during an exercise May 18, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. MDG and CES personnel worked together to evacuate simulated casualties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Nieves Camacho/Released)
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5/27
2016
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Incirlik honors National Police Week
A 39th Security Forces Squadron defender, places a piece of black tape over their shield during a National Police Week retreat ceremony May 15, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The black tape placed over the shield is a symbol of mourning fallen law enforcement officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Caleb Pierce/Released)
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5/27
2016
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Law Day 2016
Law Day, held annually at the beginning of May, is a national day celebrating the rule of law in the United States. By observing Law Day each year, we emphasize how the law and the legal process contribute to the freedoms all Americans share.
The theme of Law Day 2016 is, “Miranda: More Than Words,” which marks the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in the Miranda v. Arizona case.
While some people may be unfamiliar with the case itself, they are undoubtedly aware of its impact on the American criminal justice system. In fact, they have likely been exposed to Miranda numerous times simply by watching their favorite cop show on television, or the latest legal drama at the movies.
Most viewers have heard their favorite television detective turn to a suspect and say, “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you.” These statements are collectively referred to as, “Miranda warnings” or reading a suspect their, “Miranda rights.” They are called this because it was in Miranda v. Arizona that the Supreme Court determined these warnings were constitutionally required. According to the court, Miranda warnings are necessary to preserve a suspect’s Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination. Failing to read a suspect their rights prior to questioning often results in the suspect’s answers being inadmissible at trial.
The case was certainly groundbreaking, but in many ways, the Supreme Court was simply following the armed forces’ lead on the issue. The military began issuing similar warnings long before the Miranda decision. Indeed, Chief Justice Earl Warren, writing for the court, specifically cited these warnings in his opinion.
In 1950, Article 31 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice was adopted. Article 31 and Military Rule of Evidence 305 combine to provide all the protections required of civilian law enforcement by Miranda, plus added protections for American servicemembers. The UCMJ provides greater protection by requiring the suspect be informed of the nature of accusation against the subject prior to questioning. Additionally, Article 31 applies at all times, while Miranda rights are not activated until a suspect is in custody.
Thus, members of the armed forces should take pride not only in the role they have defending our freedoms, but also the role the military has in defining our freedoms. Law Day is the perfect time to reflect on the rule of law in the United States and the armed forces’ contributions to the criminal justice system.
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5/06
2016
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