A half hour up the road from resort-lined beaches is an Army base nestled in the interior of Oahu. Though the on-base housing might not be beach front, they’ve got ready access to everything the island has to offer. Maybe living in paradise was too much pressure, but a series of decisions First Lieutenant Brinkman-Coronel may have made while wasted in Waikiki prompted the Army to prepare to administratively separate him over substance use and ended with him serving a nine year stint in the Brig.

I relied on the ACCA appellate briefing and opinion.

I referenced additional information about Operate Keiki Shield from the week of Brinkman-Coronel's arrest.

This episode discussed substance use. If you, or someone you know is struggling with substance use, the SAMHSA National Helpline can be reached at 1-800-662-HELP and their treatment locator is available online.

This episode also contains a discussion of attempted suicide. If you are experience thoughts of self-harm, I urge you to contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. Help is also available via chat on their website.

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