[Just another Joe]

I don't think his punishment will be harsh at all, it was probably never intented to be harsh

I tend to disagree with you on this also.
They will make an example of LTC West if they possibly can.
The plea bargain to resign with no retirement was too harsh to begin with. They almost HAD to know that he would not take that and he would go to the court martial.
Someone wants to burn this man bad. I'm not sure who has made that decision but, IMO, that decision has been made.

[Ispy4u]

I don't see how they had any other choice than the offer they made. He didn't have 20 years at the time and he did admit to acts that support felony level charges, I don't see how they could wait and still project any justice in the matter.

[Delta 21]

Probably a Clinton promoted REMF who couldnt lead my dog.

It just pissed them off more when he actually admitted to them that he did what was reported and would do it again.

It would have been ok if he would have caved in a claimed to be under undue stress and lost his head. But for someone to take credit and full responsibility for doing something that was the absolute correct thing to do is something that some people just cant stand.