Legal Office accepting applications for two programs Published Feb. 8, 2013 94th Airlift Wing Legal Office DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Ga. -- Applications for the Funded Legal Education Program and Excess Leave Program are being accepted until March 1. All interested officers are encouraged to compete, as the number of FLEP and ELP applicants selected in any academic year is determined based on the needs of the Air Force. "Our Air Force missions are constantly changing, and commanders deserve to have access to legal advisors with a broad background of military experiences," said Maj. Tamona L. Bright, Professional Development Directorate, Office of The Judge Advocate General chief of the accessions branch. "The FLEP and ELP will ensure that we can continue to maintain a Corps of officers whose military experience complements their legal training providing commanders with the highest caliber of legal support." Air Force JAGs do more than just provide legal assistance. In addition to prosecuting and defending clients brought before courts-martial, JAG officers routinely participate in nearly every facet of the Air Force mission. This includes developing and acquiring weapons systems, ensuring availability of airspace and ranges where those systems are tested and operated, consulting with commanders about how those systems are employed in armed conflict and assisting commanders in the day-to-day running of military installations around the world. For more information regarding the FLEP and ELP application processes, please contact Maj. Scott Van Schoyck, 94th Airlift Wing staff judge advocate, at 678-655-5199.
