Airman found guilty of rape Published June 1, 2004 CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFPN) -- An Airman from the 27th Security Forces Squadron was found guilty of two charges of rape, one of carnal knowledge and one of indecent assault in a general court-martial held here recently.A military judge sentenced Airman 1st Class Joshua Loyd to 18 years confinement, a dishonorable discharge, reduction to airman basic and forfeitures of pay and allowances.“Sexual assault is a crime,” said Col. Jeff Stambaugh, 27th Fighter Wing vice commander. “There is no place for sexual assault in the military.”Airman Loyd chose to be tried by a military judge alone and pleaded not guilty to all charges.The first rape and the indecent assault took place at the base club in October 2003 with two civilian victims.The offenses came to the attention of base authorities after the rape victim, who appeared distraught, told a club employee what had happened. The victim left before law enforcement officials arrived, but Office of Special Investigations agents used base entry logs to determine her identity and contact her.The second rape, unrelated to the earlier offenses, occurred in a dorm room here in February 2004. The victim was a military member. She reported the offense to supervisors, who referred her to OSI investigators and a victim witness assistance program liaison from the base legal office.The carnal knowledge charge was based on a sexual relationship between Airman Loyd and a person younger than 16 in late 2002 and early 2003.Airman Loyd had been in pretrial confinement since Feb. 10.All four victims testified against Airman Loyd and were present for the sentencing. (Courtesy of Air Combat Command News Service)