Cadet court-martial ends with dismissal Published July 15, 2004 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AFPN) -- The general court-martial of Cadet 1st Class Shane T. Thomas ended July 14 with a guilty verdict for two of three offenses, and a sentence of dismissal with no confinement.Original charges were preferred against Cadet Thomas on Oct. 31 for Uniformed Code of Military Justice violations including the wrongful use and possession of a controlled substance, and wrongfully communicating a verbal threat. Cadet Thomas faced a maximum confinement of 13 years, forfeiture of all pay and allowances and dismissal from the Air Force.Cadet Thomas was found guilty of using ketamine, but not guilty of possessing Ecstasy. Cadet Thomas was also found guilty of communicating a verbal threat to another cadet.The case will next be reviewed by the general court-martial convening authority, Lt. Gen. John Rosa, academy superintendent. General Rosa may choose from four options: agree with the findings and sentence, reduce the sentence, set aside individual findings, or completely set aside all charges and the sentence.Cadet Thomas remains a member of the Air Force and is still a cadet at the academy pending General Rosa's final decision.