Security forces Airman court-martialed for drug use Published Dec. 9, 2007 By 36th Wing Legal Office ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- On Nov. 28 a senior airman was convicted in a court-martial convened by the 36th Wing commander, Brig. Gen. Douglas Owens. Senior Airman Jose Borunda, 36th Security Forces Squadron, was found guilty, pursuant to his pleas, of multiple uses of methamphetamines, more commonly known as ice or crystal meth, multiple uses of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. The military judge, Col. Mark Allred, sentenced him to six months confinement, a bad conduct discharge and a reduction in grade to airman basic. Airman Borunda began smoking methamphetamines in December 2006 with contractors on Andersen. He also smoked marijuana on- and off-base in his vehicle with fellow coworkers from the Andersen Commissary where he worked part time. When questioned by Office of Special Investigations agents, Airman Borunda admitted to smoking methamphetamines approximately eight times in December 2006 and January 2007, as well as, smoking marijuana several times in January 2007. After confessing his drug use to OSI agents Airman Borunda proceeded to continue his illegal drug use before being caught by a random urinalysis. Airman Borunda proceeded to admit his use of marijuana in April and May 2007 at various locations around Guam, including the George Washington High School track, as well as, the Hilton Hotel. Airman Borunda provided a total of four separate urinalysis samples that tested positive for either methamphetamines or marijuana. OSI agents conducted a search of his vehicle and found a glass pipe used for smoking methamphetamines and that was tested positive for methamphetamine residue. Airman Borunda is serving his sentence at the Andersen confinement facility. Capt. Ben Beliles and Capt. Jennifer Sanchez from the 36th Wing Legal Office were trial counsel for the Air Force. Capt. Clayton O'Connor from the Kadena Area Defense Counsel Office served as defense counsel for Airman Borunda.