Nick Reed PODCAST: 09.01 - Tim Garrison on Afghanistan
Tim Garrison is the former United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri. Garrison joins Nick Reed this morning: Garrison received his officer’s commission after graduating from Marine Corps Officer Candidates School in 2003, and served as a military prosecutor. His active duty military career took him to duty stations on the East Coast, West Coast, and Iraq. In 2007, Garrison left active duty and returned with his family. Since leaving active duty, Garrison continued to serve in the Marine Corps Reserves. In 2014, he deployed to Afghanistan’s Helmand Province as the Chief of Operational Law for an eight-nation multinational force. Upon his return to the United States, Garrison worked on military criminal justice legislation and policy at Marine Corps Headquarters. Mr. Garrison shares his first hand experience of what it was like in Afghanistan. Honoring our word and getting out those who want out. Mr. Garrison gives several organizations that are currently helping get out Afghan residents and Americans.