Joshua Mast

Joshua Mast is a U.S. Marine Major who, along with his wife Stephanie, adopted an Afghan war orphan. He is newsworthy due to the legal battles surrounding the adoption, which have recently culminated in a ruling by the Virginia Supreme Court upholding the adoption. An Associated Press report revealed that the U.S. government seemingly worked against itself in facilitating the adoption. The judge involved initially believed the child was in critical condition and without family or a country to claim her. The case highlights complex legal and ethical issues surrounding international adoptions, particularly those involving children from conflict zones, and raises questions about governmental processes and oversight in such situations. The Virginia Supreme Court's decision marks a significant development in this ongoing and controversial case.