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pushing to expand rules of engagement to produce more "kills" and then abandoning them when they were accused of murder.

Pretty typical. Boss tells you to push the envelope, he'll cover you if anything comes down, then leaves you to crash and burn when management finds out. Dude isn't going to get his general's star if he gets in trouble for something like this, let the worker bee take the rap.

Evan never was provided any defense. He is my nephew, BTW. We had no choice but to hire civilian attorneys. His JAG threw Evan under the bus from the start. Can't call him a defense attorney. The A$$ didn't disturb one hair on his head to defend Evan.

I have a slightly longer version of this story on my e-mail. This is an excerpt from that.

Vela was held for 30 days in Kuwait without seeing a court-appointed lawyer, who then recommended by phone that Vela waive his right to an Article 32 hearing, the equivalent of a grand jury, to determine whether the case should go to court-martial.He agreed to waive it, but a civilian defense team hired by his father appealed the decision and won. Vela's defense team accused senior commanders, including Army Gen. Rick Lynch of the Multi-National Division Center, of obstructing his access to a fair trial.( LA Times)

My brother told me on Thursday there is $500 left in the Defense Fund.

If there is anyone out there who can help us, PLEASE visit this website,http://www.sergeantevanveladefensefund.org/, there is a mailing address in the "About" section for contributions. Evan really needs the help .