dishonorable discharge
noun
: the ending of a person's service to the military because of unacceptable behavior
Her military career ended with a dishonorable discharge.
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Under the plea agreement, Copeland faces a minimum of 40 years in prison, a dishonorable discharge from the Navy, forfeiture of all pay and a reduction in rank.
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Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
After eight deployments and a dishonorable discharge, Lou is back in the U.S., living in San Diego and working multiple jobs — nightclub bouncer, event security, construction — while trying to get around bureaucratic hurdles to enroll in law school.
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David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
Zachariah Kent resigned during an ongoing disciplinary process and received a dishonorable discharge, a State Police spokesperson confirmed to the Herald Thursday.
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Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
The messages ultimately led to Proctor’s dishonorable discharge from the state police.
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Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
16 June 2025
Teixeira, a member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, pleaded guilty to military obstructing justice charges, according to the AP, with a lack of jail time and dishonorable discharge being involved in his plea agreement.
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Tara Suter,
The Hill,
13 Mar. 2025
Johnson was also punished with a reduction in rank, total loss of pay and allowances, and a dishonorable discharge.
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Greta Cross,
USA Today,
31 July 2024
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Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
After eight deployments and a dishonorable discharge, Lou is back in the U.S., living in San Diego and working multiple jobs — nightclub bouncer, event security, construction — while trying to get around bureaucratic hurdles to enroll in law school.
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David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
Zachariah Kent resigned during an ongoing disciplinary process and received a dishonorable discharge, a State Police spokesperson confirmed to the Herald Thursday.
—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
The messages ultimately led to Proctor’s dishonorable discharge from the state police.
—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
16 June 2025
Teixeira, a member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, pleaded guilty to military obstructing justice charges, according to the AP, with a lack of jail time and dishonorable discharge being involved in his plea agreement.
—
Tara Suter,
The Hill,
13 Mar. 2025
Johnson was also punished with a reduction in rank, total loss of pay and allowances, and a dishonorable discharge.
—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
31 July 2024
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“Dishonorable discharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dishonorable%20discharge. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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