This Just In: United States v. Galvin
On 19 October 2026, C.A.A.F. answered the certified question in United States v. Galvin in the affirmative by summary disposition, set aside the Air Force court's decision and remanded for further Article 62 review.
November 1, 2026 · 6 min read
United States v. Galvin, No. 26-0300/AF — the Kruse follow-on
C.A.A.F. — certificate for review filed 21 September 2026
On 19 October 2026, the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces issued a summary disposition in United States v. Galvin, No. 26-0300/AF, without a full opinion. Citing United States v. Kruse, the Court wrote, "We conclude that the Court of Criminal Appeals erred in its decision," answered the certified question in the affirmative and set aside the Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals' decision. The case returns to The Judge Advocate General of the Air Force for remand to that court for further review under Article 62. Read the disposition on C.A.A.F.'s New Grants and Summary Dispositions page.
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