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2020-07-09 Home Front: Politix

More on this story from yesterday.

...I think the 24 hour rule should apply here, but if true then I would have given anything to be a fly on the wall when it was explained to him how many of his brother officers, missing their promotions because of SEN Duckworth's political grandstanding, would be perfectly willing to accept his head on a silver platter.

The statement from his lawyer is a marvel of blame shifting. Read it, and be amazed.

Mike
[LawAndCrime] After more than 21 years of military service,

...at least three years longer than he deserved...

Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman is retiring today after it has been made clear that his future within the institution he has dutifully served will forever be limited.

Thank goodness for that.

Over the last months, LTC Vindman has been guided by a very simple and very American principle: ’here, right matters.’ He has spoken publicly once,

...and privately entirely too often...

and only pursuant to a subpoena from the United States Congress. Compelled to testify, this decorated soldier was thrust into a conversation that goes to the heart of our country’s values, and its future.

Through a campaign of bullying, intimidation, and retaliation, the President of the UnitedStates attempted to force LTC Vindman to choose: Between adhering to the law or pleasing a President. Between honoring his oath or protecting his career. Between protecting his promotion or the promotion of his fellow soldiers. these are choices that no one in the United States should confront, especially one who has dedicated his life to serving it.

Actually, President Trump succeeded in forcing him to choose: between fighting a losing battle and not fighting a losing battle. The retired LTC chose wisely.

LTC Vindman did what the law compelled him to do; and for that he was bullied by the President and his proxies. And yet, LTC Vindman would not be intimidated and will not be corrupted. He did what he always done: put the interests of his county ahead of his own.

LTC Vindman’s patriotic

...he means patriotism, or possibly patriotic duty — it’s not clear from the text. Hopefully he isn’t one of those expensive attorneys...

has cost him his career. Today our country loses a devoted soldier but it is incumbent upon all of us to ensure it does not lose the values he represents.

Please, let us throw away the values he represents.

Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2020-07-09 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11134 views ] Top

#1 My guess (and only a guess) is that Vindman was the subject of a highly classified Article-32 investigation. The preliminary findings of the investigation may have led him to "retire for the good of the service."

His previously predicted retirement diffuses the Duckworth 'promotion freeze' action and likely terminates any additional investigation and unpleasantness (examination of his actual duties and connections). Look for him to land a GG-15 (06 equivalent) position in local D.C. government within 90 days.

Posted by Besoeker 2020-07-09 00:10|| 2020-07-09 00:10|| Front Page Top

#2 Wikipedia:

An article 32 hearing is required before a defendant can be referred to a general court-martial, in order to determine whether there is enough evidence to merit a general court-martial. Offenders in the US military may face non-judicial punishment, a summary court-martial, special court-martial, general court-martial, or administrative separation.

Posted by trailing wife 2020-07-09 00:33|| 2020-07-09 00:33|| Front Page Top

#3 him suriving Obamas purge should tell all.

Posted by Chris 2020-07-09 01:06|| 2020-07-09 01:06|| Front Page Top

#4 Anyone subject to the code (Uniform Code of Military Justice) can bring charges against anyone else subject to the code.

However, any investigation (Article 32) or subsequent action is done through the accused's chain of command.

The individual involved has been reassigned and is no longer to be in the cocoon of the Military District of Washington.

Given his rights under Article 138, he and legal advisor had to come to the conclusion that they had no case that could prevail.

Better deal to take retirement and a consulting job with any of the cable propaganda arms of the Global Socialists.

Posted by Procopius2k 2020-07-09 07:52|| 2020-07-09 07:52|| Front Page Top

#5 B, we can be sure that any Art 32 investigation will be kept in the same place as Kerry's personnel file.

Posted by Procopius2k 2020-07-09 08:39|| 2020-07-09 08:39|| Front Page Top

#6 So now we'll have to reassess our global security posture?

"Master Sergeant Jones, LTC Vindman just retired!!"

"That's it. We're toast."

Posted by Matt 2020-07-09 09:22|| 2020-07-09 09:22|| Front Page Top

#7 Maybe they got him on silent contempt .
Whoops ! Wrong service. That was the Marine Corps.

Posted by crazyhorse 2020-07-09 10:34|| 2020-07-09 10:34|| Front Page Top

#8 I guess that regimental XO spot in Guam that he was aimed at was less than enticing.

Posted by ed in texas 2020-07-09 15:53|| 2020-07-09 15:53|| Front Page Top

#9 #8 I guess that regimental XO spot in Guam that he was aimed at was less than enticing.
Posted by: ed in texas 2020-07-09 15:53

...I'd like to think that somebody pointed out to him that since all Colonels want to be Generals, he could expect his combat assignment as soon as he put on his eagles. I suspect that the last thing he'd want is to be out there on the pointy end.

Mike

Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2020-07-09 16:43|| 2020-07-09 16:43|| Front Page Top

#10 #9 Nobody would let a REMF like Alex actually command people in combat - this ain't WWI.

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2020-07-09 16:57|| 2020-07-09 16:57|| Front Page Top

#11 Ref #5: B, we can be sure that any Art 32 investigation will be kept in the same place as Kerry's personnel file.

His file, ORB, etc are safely tucked away in the Department of The Army Special Roster (DASR). We'll not be hearing much more from him.

Posted by Besoeker 2020-07-09 17:32|| 2020-07-09 17:32|| Front Page Top

#12 It's nice that Vermin can finally let himself go.

Posted by charger 2020-07-09 18:41|| 2020-07-09 18:41|| Front Page Top

#13 ^Wanna bet he's a very un-poor man?

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2020-07-09 18:42|| 2020-07-09 18:42|| Front Page Top

#14 Check back in 5 years. He'll BE a doughnut

Posted by Frank G 2020-07-09 19:40|| 2020-07-09 19:40|| Front Page Top

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