JA reminds Airmen to stay within regs when farewell gifts are given Jul 15, 2006
While Andrews members will gather to bid farewell and present gifts to supervisors and commanders, it is important to follow Joint Ethics Regulations in Department of Defense 5500 ... An exception to the $300 limit is permitted when a group gift is uniquely linked to the departing employee's position or tour of duty and commemorates the same, according to Air Force Headquarters Judge Advocate General Message dated Jan. 10, 1997, Joint Ethics Regulation - Gifts to Supervisors. (Capital Flyer, MD)
Bad Vibrations Oct 5, 2004
A spokesman for the 2nd Brigade Combat Team told Stars and Stripes via e-mail that the unit's lawyers had determined that the Web site violated the Joint Ethics Regulation (). "The soldier seems to be using his association with the Army as a way to solicit funds for beer. Whatever his intentions, and I'm sure they are genuine and pure, (the Web site is) ... illegal," the spokesman wrote. (Fox News)
Ethics regulations guide Airmen in political activities Apr 3, 2004
Issues involving federal employees and political activities are embodied in several publications, including the Joint Ethics Regulation. Airmen with questions about what political activities they may participate in or with general questions about military ethics standards should contact their base legal office. (Capital Flyer, MD)
Perle Cleared of Conflict of Interest Allegations Nov 17, 2003
"The inspector general determined that Mr. Perle's activities 'did not create ... an appearance' of 'violating conflict of interest statutes or DoD [Department of Defense] ethics regulations' within the meaning of the Joint Ethics Regulation," he said. However, Perle's exoneration from any violation hinges on technicalities within the Defense Department's regulations (Muslim American Society, United States)
SECRETARY RUMSFELD STATEMENT ON RICHARD PERLE Nov 16, 2003
...an appearance' of 'violating conflict of interest statutes or DoD ethics regulations' within the meaning of the Joint Ethics Regulation. The Inspector General's report confirms the integrity of the Defense Policy Board and Mr. Perle's participation (Defenselink.mil)
Perle cleared of conflict of interest allegations: Rumsfeld Nov 16, 2003
"The inspector general determined that Mr. Perle's activities 'did not create ... an appearance' of 'violating conflict of interest statutes or DoD (Department of Defense) ethics regulations' within the meaning of the Joint Ethics Regulation," he said. A senior US defense official, who asked not to be identified, said it was unlikely that Perle would be renamed to the chairmanship of the board, a post now held by former Florida congresswoman Tillie Fowler (SpaceDaily)
