The questionable actions of any soldier in our military can bring dishonor and condemnation on the entire nation if we are percieved to support those actions.I think reasonable men will understand his action.
Conversely, if we take your point of view, we will be raised up in the eyes of the world if we condemn the action of this man? Please don't tell me that this is what you believe. That would one of the most naive points of view I have ever read.
Our service has nothing to do with "raising up in the eyes of the world" but we are duty bound to not bring shame and discredit on our nation.