As a result, Garcia was given a general discharge on December 14, 1960.

Typically, a general discharge makes it more difficult for a former member of the military to find employment.

He is given a general discharge, which was later upgraded to honorable.

But rather than file criminal charges, the Navy gave him a general discharge.

"He was kicked out of the military with a general discharge and put into a treatment program for substance abuse."

Ms. Moore said she felt degraded by the general discharge.

Still open was resignation with a general discharge, which would end the criminal case.

But in November the board recommended that he receive a general discharge under honorable conditions.

"Did you know Carrick had a general discharge from the army?"

Despite the support, he received a general discharge in 1972.