37. A Conversation with Drew Massucco, the Chupacabra

Episode description

Drew Massucco and I were classmates in the basic lawyer course at the Naval Justice School in 1994,  After a short stint on active duty, Drew transitioned to the Reserves, but ended up spending approximately one-half of the last 28+ years on active duty stints.  When not deploying to Afganistan, the Horn of Africa, and GTMO, Drew served as a prosecutor in the US Attorney's offices in Puerto Rick and the U.S. Virgin Islands.  In this episode, we talk about the advantages that JAGs have when seeking employment with the Department of Justice.  Drew also explains why he remained in the employment of the U.S. Government all these years, decisions that must be made in the near future, and even sitting for a bar exam almost 20 years after sitting for his last one.  

(Note: Contrary to the dates discussed in this episode, Drew has not yet had his retirement ceremony, which is now scheduled for September 30, 2022, in Tampa, Florida.)

As for the nickname "Chupacabra," it was his code name in GTMO and is a nod to his Puerto Rican connections.