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Military Situation Report - Ep1. Unlawful Orders, Hegseth v Kelly, and Interview with Josh Howell

In this first episode of Military Situation Report, UCMJ attorney Cody Harnish breaks down major military and national-security news shaping January 2026, including the controversy surrounding Senator Mark Kelly, Pete Hegseth, and the legal limits on punishing retired service members. Cody is joined by Josh Howell, a former 75th Ranger Regiment Soldier, who shares firsthand combat experience from Afghanistan and Iraq and offers an unfiltered perspective on unlawful orders, leadership failures, and the real-world consequences Soldiers face when politics collide with the law. This episode covers: 0:33 Hegseth vs. Mark Kelly lawsuit + retirement grade “reopening” explained 4:12 Meet Josh Howell (former 75th Ranger Regiment) + his background 10:04 The “refuse illegal orders” video + why the backlash is absurd 17:10 Why unlawful orders matter right now (current events context) 19:26 Lawful vs unlawful orders (UCMJ basics + “manifestly unlawful”) 20:53 Combat story: IED aftermath + “cap ’em” vs “capture them” (hesitation saved lives) 31:56 Pat Tillman, friendly fire, and leadership cover-ups 40:24 Iraq/Mosul incident + Greenland concerns + JAGs/EO 14215 discussion 55:13 The “pooped my pants” story (dark humor after a brutal day) 1:00:11 Closing thoughts: living with your decisions + protecting future soldiers This conversation is raw, honest, and grounded in real experience, not talking points. If you’re a service member, veteran, or anyone concerned about the rule of law in the military, this episode is for you.