[Jeff Head]

West did what was needed. No more, no less.

Nailed squarely on the head.

[GopherIt]

Very well said.
If disciplinary procedures are to be followed, so be it. The breach of faith occurs here: the "offer" of voluntary resignation to a 19-year valor-decorated soldier to avoid the hassle. That is despicable and dishonorable. Whoever came up with that idea has no honor, no pride, no soul.