Ukiah
New York,#2Consumer Suggestion
Wed, December 08, 2004
First of all, thank you very much for your service to our country. Next, as a retired officer myself, here's what I want you to do: 1. Get your chain of command involved TODAY. Tell your platoon leader or platoon sergeant that you need to speak with the first sergeant AND the company commander ASAP. It's an emergency. This is obviously causing you personal anguish, it's impacting your ability to perform your duties, and it's making life hell for your family. Tell both of them your situation and that you need to get to JAG immediately. If they are good leaders at all (especially the first sergeant), they will NOT take kindly to having one of their people messed with. I certainly wouldn't have. Better still, see if your first sergeant will accompany you to see the JAG officer. That would be great. 2. Though you are on active duty, you might also be from the Guard or Reserves. If this is the case, do everything listed above AND the following as well. Have someone (family, close friend, whatever) get in touch with the proper government agencies in whatever state the property is located in. You want to get to the Department of Military Affairs (or whatever it's called there) and you want to get to the Attorney General's office - probably the consumer affairs division. 3. Depending on what JAG says, consider going to the local media where the property is located. Sad to say, but this kind of story at Christmas is simply a tragedy. I feel fairly certain that you'll get immediate attention. In fact, I'll get involved if you like. If you will post further details, I'll call your local newspaper from here in New York and give a reporter your information. Or, if Editor feels it would be better to relay it through them, that's fine as well. I'm sorry that I cannot give out my email address, but I will still be glad to help if someone will get me the info. 4. Finally, keep your chin up and be strong for your family. They need you - and even though you are miles away, you can still be their rock. And, with any luck at all, you'll get alot of help from people here. God bless you.....