Major Joshua Mast
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But in this case, because they was putting your career on the line, they had to give you at least some of that information. And so a lot of this is going to focus on the Board of Inquiry and then a little bit on some government misconduct.
I appreciate it. I think I'm going to reverse that. So I'm going to answer it in reverse. So the way I've justified the sacrifice is, as an American, you're a constitutional officer. You're sworn to uphold certain values. And then we put it on that uniform. We go down range to represent American values.
I appreciate it. I think I'm going to reverse that. So I'm going to answer it in reverse. So the way I've justified the sacrifice is, as an American, you're a constitutional officer. You're sworn to uphold certain values. And then we put it on that uniform. We go down range to represent American values.
I appreciate it. I think I'm going to reverse that. So I'm going to answer it in reverse. So the way I've justified the sacrifice is, as an American, you're a constitutional officer. You're sworn to uphold certain values. And then we put it on that uniform. We go down range to represent American values.
And so to me, when you're acting in accordance with those values, the cost is not relevant, at least not—and this was a very easy— Like a very easy call in the moment.
And so to me, when you're acting in accordance with those values, the cost is not relevant, at least not—and this was a very easy— Like a very easy call in the moment.
And so to me, when you're acting in accordance with those values, the cost is not relevant, at least not—and this was a very easy— Like a very easy call in the moment.
The follow-through has been very difficult but I mean from from the Rangers on objective to the Medical staff who raised her and like really put their career on the line to advocate for her and to make sure she had a long-term safe solution To us we're the public face of that now But it was dozens if not hundreds of Americans who were who who sacrificed along the way their peace But none of them did that
The follow-through has been very difficult but I mean from from the Rangers on objective to the Medical staff who raised her and like really put their career on the line to advocate for her and to make sure she had a long-term safe solution To us we're the public face of that now But it was dozens if not hundreds of Americans who were who who sacrificed along the way their peace But none of them did that
The follow-through has been very difficult but I mean from from the Rangers on objective to the Medical staff who raised her and like really put their career on the line to advocate for her and to make sure she had a long-term safe solution To us we're the public face of that now But it was dozens if not hundreds of Americans who were who who sacrificed along the way their peace But none of them did that
selfishly. I guess the best analogy I can articulate is if you see a car wreck and a car burning on the wrong side of the road and you go and help that person get them out, you're not thinking about you. You're showing, I guess, I guess you're showing sacrificial love in the moment. And then whatever the follow-through is, that's just part of the decision-making process.
selfishly. I guess the best analogy I can articulate is if you see a car wreck and a car burning on the wrong side of the road and you go and help that person get them out, you're not thinking about you. You're showing, I guess, I guess you're showing sacrificial love in the moment. And then whatever the follow-through is, that's just part of the decision-making process.
selfishly. I guess the best analogy I can articulate is if you see a car wreck and a car burning on the wrong side of the road and you go and help that person get them out, you're not thinking about you. You're showing, I guess, I guess you're showing sacrificial love in the moment. And then whatever the follow-through is, that's just part of the decision-making process.
So to me, it has been hard. It has been straining our marriage or stress, constant work. Because as an attorney, I'm thankful it was us because of the skill set I have that I can work as many hours as I can into the night.
So to me, it has been hard. It has been straining our marriage or stress, constant work. Because as an attorney, I'm thankful it was us because of the skill set I have that I can work as many hours as I can into the night.
So to me, it has been hard. It has been straining our marriage or stress, constant work. Because as an attorney, I'm thankful it was us because of the skill set I have that I can work as many hours as I can into the night.
And then I'm grateful—one of my best friends, Hannum Wright, was a reservist in the Marine Corps and heard about this, and he volunteered his time and he's fought with us like every step of the way when for a long time it was just us and him fighting against some mega law firms and some of this litigation. And seeing those people like willing to sacrifice their time and money to—
And then I'm grateful—one of my best friends, Hannum Wright, was a reservist in the Marine Corps and heard about this, and he volunteered his time and he's fought with us like every step of the way when for a long time it was just us and him fighting against some mega law firms and some of this litigation. And seeing those people like willing to sacrifice their time and money to—
And then I'm grateful—one of my best friends, Hannum Wright, was a reservist in the Marine Corps and heard about this, and he volunteered his time and he's fought with us like every step of the way when for a long time it was just us and him fighting against some mega law firms and some of this litigation. And seeing those people like willing to sacrifice their time and money to—
basically put their name on the line and stand in the gap with us, it's just so humbling. So there are low points, but the people that come along during that journey have been just such incredible people. It's been an encouragement. It's honestly been an honor. It's been a fight, and I don't say that lightly, a literal fight for her life, but