U.S. Marine Maj. Joshua Mast will remain on active duty despite a legal battle over his adoption of an Afghan war orphan. A Marine panel determined that while Mast acted inappropriately in his efforts to bring the child home, his actions did not warrant separation from the military. Lawyers for the Marine Corps argued that he abused his position and mishandled classified information, with some misconduct substantiated, including misuse of a government computer. However, he was cleared of more serious allegations.
Military Board Substantiates Misconduct but Declines to fire Marine who Adopted Afghan Orphan
Updated on October 10, 2024