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Joshua Rodriguez

Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) | 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade combat Team, 1st Infantry Division

The fight was over. Miraculously, no one had been killed in the nearly overwhelming Taliban attack. Josh Rodriguez had given the command for a close air strike that wiped out the attackers. For that and other actions, he would be awarded the Bronze Star, but not without some controversy. Part 9 of 9. (4:56)
He had a greater appreciation for life when he returned from his first tour of Afghanistan. But Josh Rodriguez had to readjust to family and finances and continue with his career. He wanted more than anything to get back into combat as a company commander. (3:17)
Josh Rodriguez knew he had to get a Ranger tab to continue on the path he wanted. He got in as a walk on and made it through Ranger School, but he didn't get the assignment he wanted. Then, he heard about a position as an aide de camp to a general officer. (6:28)
Between his Afghanistan tours, Josh Rodriguez was lucky to be mentored by his commander at the Recruiting Command. He learned to work a room and how to network, valuable skills for an Army officer. After that assignment and after the Captains Career Course, he readied to return overseas. (5:01)
He didn't get the combat command he wanted but Josh Rodriguez set about his duties as a logistician when he got to Afghanistan for his second tour. As soon as he arrived, it was announced that most of the bases in his area of operations would be closed. There was no plan and he had to figure it out fast. (4:13)
Was it worth it? Josh Rodriguez says yes. We gave Afghanistan a taste of what is possible and he has hope that the newer generations will be a catalyst for change. What was a shame is how hard earned lessons were quickly forgotten on the battlefield. (5:20)
Judge Dan Winn

WWII | U.S. Marine Air Corps

Judge Dan Winn discusses Japan's Unit 731, which conducted biological experiments on Chinese test subjects before and during World War II. (2:01)
Judge Dan Winn goes over casualty statistics from specific Pacific island invasions leading up to the proposed invasion of mainland Japan, and argues for the justification of dropping the atomic bomb. (9:39)
Judge Dan Winn comments on the ultimatum that was given to the Japanese during World War II, and where the inherent responsibility for the atomic bomb lies. (3:56)
Judge Dan Winn describes Japanese "Hell Ships" which they used to transport prisoners of war during World War II. (1:42)