Episode 016: Reporting on Task Force Violent, Vol II

Weirick introduces the second of a multi-episode series on the reporting on the Marine Corps and the betrayal of Major Fred Galvin and his Marines. In this episode award-winning reporter Andrew deGrandpre explains the process that resulted in this story coming to print. Special thanks to our sponsor Blue Apron and Casper. You will get your first three meals free, with free shipping, by going to www.blueapron.com/military Get $50 off your order of a Casper mattress: www.Casper.com/MJ The Marine: Major Fred Galvin, USMC (Ret.) Twitter: @fcgalvin The Reporter: Andrew deGrandpre, Senior Editor and Pentagon Chief Twitter: @adegrandpre Publications: @MilitaryTimes @ArmyTimes @Marinetimes @NavyTimes @AirForceTimes Read ahead for future episodes: http://www.militarytimes.com/story/military/2015/03/04/task-force-violent-the-unforgiven/23940295/ The Member of Congress: Representative Walter B. Jones, Third Congressional District of North Carolina Twitter: @RepWalterJones H.Res.21 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the firefight that occurred on March 4, 2007, between members of the United States Marine Corps and enemy forces in Bati Kot District, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan. https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-resolution/21/text Host: James W. Weirick Website: www.militaryjusticepodcast.com Twitter: @PodcastMJ Instagram: thepodcastmj FaceBook: @MilitaryJusticePodcast Email: [email protected] Editing and Mixing: Hannah McCarthy: @hmccarthyNHPR For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Executive Producer Dennis Robinson [email protected]

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Brought to you by the creators of Undisclosed, Military Justice explores the system of rules and regulations that govern those who serve in uniform. Hosted by James W. Weirick--a retired Marine lieutenant colonel and Judge Advocate--the podcast delves into the flaws inherent to the military justice system and makes the case for substantial reform to ensure the brave men and women who serve our nation are protected from arbitrary retaliation. Topics include emerging issues in sexual assault, updates to the Uniform Code of Military Justice, whistleblower protection, the evolution of the law of the battlefield, and more. Host: James WeirickExecutive Producer: Dennis RobinsonPodcast Premier: September 20, 2016