The four who pick up the phone

Served as an Army judge advocate, first prosecuting courts-martial and then defending them. Takes the first call on most charges.

Spent years advising a defense agency on personnel security before moving to the other side of the table. Writes the response, not the argument.

A former Air Force judge advocate who has sat through separation boards from every chair. Prepares service members for the hearing room.

A former Navy judge advocate who rebuilds records for veterans asking a board to look again at the day they left.