A Proclamation on Granting Pardon for Certain Violations of Article 125 Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice

Washington, DC

The President’s proclamation grants a full, complete and unconditional pardon to individuals with court-martial convictions for violations of former Article 125 of the UCMJ based on conduct that involved consensual, private conduct with persons age 18 and older. Individuals convicted of attempts, conspiracies and solicitation to commit qualifying former Article 125 offenses under Articles 80, 81 and 82 of the UCMJ are also pardoned. The proclamation applies to qualifying court-martial convictions occurring between May 31, 1951, and December 26, 2013. An individual must not have engaged in the conduct contained in the exceptions listed in the June 26, 2024, proclamation.

RESOURCES:  To assist any former Service member who may be impacted by the proclamation, DoD has created a webpage with additional information, answers to frequently asked questions, and an explanation of the process for applying for a certificate of pardon.

Please see this webpage and feel free to share it with your respective members and constituents:  https://www.defense.gov/Spotlights/Presidential-Pardon-Resources/

Let me know as well if you have any additional questions and as always I will work with our senior subject matter experts to provide a response.

Many thanks to all for your support for Department, and most importantly for our Service members, Veterans, and their families and caregivers.

Click here to read the Presidential Proclamation.