[s2e21] Hometown: Hero

The episode emphasizes Gibbs's strong sense of justice and his commitment to protecting the reputations of those who served honorably.

This episode marks the final appearance of Navy Lieutenant Commander Faith Coleman, a JAG officer and recurring character in the early seasons. [S2E21] Hometown Hero

The discovery turns the fallen hero into the prime suspect in a cold case involving a girl who disappeared from his hometown two years prior. Despite the local police's conviction of Dobbs's guilt, Gibbs believes the medic is innocent and works to clear his name to ensure he receives the honors he earned. Cast and Production James Whitmore, Jr. Writers: George Schenck and Frank Cardea Lead Cast: Mark Harmon as Leroy Jethro Gibbs Michael Weatherly as Anthony DiNozzo Sasha Alexander as Caitlin Todd Pauley Perrette as Abby Sciuto Sean Murray as Timothy McGee David McCallum as Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard Key Highlights The episode emphasizes Gibbs's strong sense of justice

Abby Sciuto and Ducky Mallard play critical roles in identifying the victim and uncovering the true timeline of the crime, which ultimately reveals the actual killer. Despite the local police's conviction of Dobbs's guilt,

The plot centers on Petty Officer Justin Dobbs, a Navy hospital corpsman who was killed in action in Iraq while saving the lives of two Marines. Before his death, Dobbs had been recommended for a posthumous Silver Star for his bravery. However, when a friend opens Dobbs's rented storage unit to retrieve a photo for his burial, they discover a woman's skeleton hidden in the bed of his pickup truck.