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....Similarly, his [Capt. Stone's]attentiveness to training the Marines in the law of war and rules of engagement and willingness to share their hardship to better appreciate the challenges facing them are notable. By patrolling alongside the infantrymen in his Battalion, he helped them embrace the imperative of ethical behavior in combat. In this manner, he directly contributed to our Nation's effort to fight a shadowy enemy who hides among and endangers innocent people and does not comply with any aspect of the law of war.

THANK YOU, LT. GEN. MATTIS FOR RECOGNIZING CAPT. STONE'S PERFORMANCE AND CONTRIBUTIONS

"I have impressed upon Captain Stone the fact that the Marine Corps' investigation into the Haditha incident has been driven solely by the interests of justice.

I wish I could agree with the Lt. Gen. on this one, but I cannot. NCIS impact on this investigation should not be shoved under the rug. There needs to be a reckoning.