We are well passed the deal making stage. Lakin disobeyed orders - in an incredibly public and defiant way - and missed movement. Command has no choice but to prosecute, fiercely.
While I don't think his retirement is in jeopardy, he's looking at certain dismissal, and probably some forfeiture.
Good grief, sorry.
His retirement might be at a different level, or even not at all, but remember, Col Lakin is a surgeon. And a relatively young one.
He’ll do just fine.