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Air Force Major Jason Watson Charged With UCMJ Violations

8/25/2026

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U.S. Air Force Major Jason Watson was criminally charged for contemptuous remarks about President Donald Trump.
He faces three Article 88, five Article 92 and two Article 133 violations under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
The charges arise from a June Substack interview, a July 1 Capitol protest in uniform, and an August 17 CNN interview.
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink warned all airmen to obey conduct and political-participation rules.

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U.S. Air Force Major Jason Watson was criminally charged for contemptuous remarks about President Donald Trump.
He faces three Article 88, five Article 92 and two Article 133 violations under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
The charges arise from a June Substack interview, a July 1 Capitol protest in uniform, and an August 17 CNN interview.
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink warned all airmen to obey conduct and political-participation rules.