Joshua Mast - U.S. Marine's Message to President Donald Trump | SRS #174

Major Joshua Mast, a U.S. Marine Corps officer, gained attention for his efforts to adopt an Afghan war orphan. Mast initiated adoption proceedings for a baby girl found on an Afghan battlefield in 2019. His actions, motivated by a desire to ensure the child's safety, led to a complex legal battle involving the Department of Justice, the State Department, and Afghan relatives.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction of Joshua and Stephanie Mast
04:50 Overview of the Custody Battle
20:01 Home Life and Parenting
38:00 Deployment and Family Challenges
53:11 The Baby in the Box
01:12:07 The Harsh Reality of Afghanistan
01:34:22 The Night of the Raid
01:50:50 The Aftermath
01:54:48 The Child's Medical Journey
02:00:08 Emotional Stories from the Frontline
02:06:46 Navigating Bureaucratic Hurdles
02:11:06 Legal Battles and Guardianship
02:19:00 The Embassy's Role and Controversies
02:25:55 Meeting the Child and the Moral Obligation
02:38:24 Suing the Secretary of Defense
02:48:16 Government Manipulation and Misconduct
02:55:38 Turning Over the Baby and Legal Challenges
03:04:13 Government Deception and Personal Sacrifices
03:08:42 Embassy's Role in the Crisis
03:16:39 Deleted Drone Footage Controversy
03:22:26 Child Custody and Government Actions
03:29:07 Evacuation Efforts and Challenges
03:40:31 Rescue Mission and Aftermath
03:48:51 Chaos at Abbey Gate
03:59:42 Desperate Plea for Help
04:07:01 Emotional Reunion and Challenges
04:19:03 Therapy and Recovery
04:28:28 Legal Battles and Government Involvement
04:43:42 Public Documents and Misclassification
04:47:41 Fighting for Truth and Recognition
04:56:49 Hope and Gratitude

In October 2024, a military board substantiated misconduct allegations against Mast but declined to separate him from service. The board found that while Mast acted in a way “unbecoming an officer”, his actions did not warrant dismissal from the Marine Corps. Mast, now 41 and living in Hampstead, North Carolina with his wife Stephanie, continues to advocate for the child's well-being.

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