Lieutenant Colonel Terrence Lakin

Despite last-minute remorse, U.S. Army doctor and Lieutenant Colonel Terrence Lakin got what he had coming – Six months in a military prison, and dismissal from the Army after 17 years of service.

You see, LTC Lakin was a Birther and didn’t believe he should have to follow the orders of an invalid president. I can’t help but wonder if he ever questioned the citizenship or valid election of good ol’ governor Bush.

Lakin's attorney, Neal Pucket, asked the jury to "Consider Lakin's wife and two children at Christmas and said he should be allowed to stay in the Army because of his value as a doctor." (Source). Perhaps the good LTC should have thought of his family before he decided to betray his oath and Constitutional duties to the United States. Nice try Mr. Neal.

Of course, knowing our US Officer Corps, he’ll likely get off on appeal, but I’ll hold out hope that this deserter’s sentence is upheld.

To LTC Lakin, I say this: You’re a dumbass and an embarrassment to the uniform of the military services of the United States. Take your punishment like a man and live with the consequences of your decisions.

Army Strong

Today’s Dumbass – General Charles C. Campbell, decided not to send out letters of reprimand to Army officers responsible for piss-poor planning prior to the battle of Wanat (Afghanistan) that resulted in the deaths of nine US soldiers and the wounding of 27.

Letters of reprimand are effectively career-enders for officers. The initial inquiry was performed by Marine Corps Lieutenant General Richard Natonski, who was a commander in Fallujah. He found the field commanders at fault and made the recommendation for letters of reprimand. General Patraeus approved the findings. Campbell has never commanded troops in combat.

If you know nothing else of this case, know that the commanders had these guys set up a camp near the bottom of a valley, which was surrounded by huge mountains. Also know that warnings by villagers that the Taliban were near were ignored. The troops were undersupplied, and never received building material they were supposed to receive.

Fuck you, General. Fuck you.

Go Army - Dueling Dumbasses

Superintendent John C. Metzler Jr. (R) and his assistant, Thurman Higgenbotham (L) are accused of losing, mishandling, and mismanaging the remains of veterans buried (or not) at Arlington National Cemetery. They were canned.