Senior NCO convicted

An Air Force military judge sentenced Master Sgt. Bart. A. Lipscomb, 86th Maintenance Squadron, to a dishonorable discharge, 19 years confinement, reduction to E-1 and forfeiture of all pay and allowances at a general court-martial here Tuesday.

The 19-year Air Force member was convicted of one charge of sodomy with a female minor under 12 between January 2000 and March 2004; and one charge of sodomy with a female minor between 12 and 16 March to July 2004.

He also was convicted of committing indecent acts with a female minor under 16 between January 2000 and July 2004; and a charge of committing indecent acts with a female minor under 16 between January and March 2004.

In addition Sergeant Lipscomb wrongfully and knowingly possessed visual depictions of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct that was prejudicial to good order and discipline or of a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces.

Sergeant Lipscomb pleaded guilty to all charges and will serve 11 years, due to a plea bargain agreement.