AFLOA

• Origins: The Air Force Legal Operations Agency (AFLOA) was established in 2006 to consolidate and enhance legal services across the United States Air Force. • Global Reach: AFLOA’s attorneys and paralegals provide legal support not just in the U.S., but to Air Force operations worldwide, including deployed locations and combat zones. • Wide Legal Spectrum: AFLOA handles a diverse range of legal matters, from military justice and environmental law to civil litigation and international law. • Litigation Powerhouse: The agency represents the Air Force in federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, and before administrative boards, defending the service in complex legal cases. • Crime Investigation: AFLOA includes the Air Force’s criminal prosecution and defense teams, ensuring due process for Airmen and maintaining discipline and justice. • Environmental Advocacy: AFLOA’s environmental law team has played a key role in negotiating compliance and remediation with federal and state environmental agencies. • Protecting Whistleblowers: The agency’s labor and employment law teams are instrumental in safeguarding the rights of Air Force employees, including whistleblower protections. • Education and Training: AFLOA operates the Air Force Judge Advocate General's School, providing advanced legal education to military and civilian attorneys and paralegals. • Medal-Winning Team: AFLOA attorneys and paralegals have been recognized with numerous awards, including the Federal Service Award and the American Bar Association’s Outstanding Military Service Award. • Historical Cases: AFLOA lawyers have been instrumental in landmark military legal cases, including those involving constitutional rights, sexual assault prevention, and major operational law issues.