Maj. Joshua Mast acted in a way unbecoming an officer to bring home the baby girl, but it did not warrant his separation from the military, a panel ruled.
Marines have established a yearly presence in Australia’s Northern Territory. The rotation commander spoke to Military Times about this year's mission.
The appeals court decision dealt a blow in Maj. Joshua Mast’s yearslong legal quest to keep the child, who was orphaned on the battlefield in Afghanistan.
Maj. Gen. Phillip Stewart pleaded guilty Monday to charges of adultery and dereliction of duty. He still faces multiple charges including sexual assault.
