Thanks to you both.
It seems that Perry’s piece is somewhat different than the other two.
Don’t know what to think about the company commander warning snipers that “the Marine Corps eats its young.” Doesn’t seem like a very good way of installing morale in your men, depending on the circumstances and the way it was said.
Glad this is getting the coverage that it is. So far I would say the public should be supporting Sgt. Winnick and his Marines.
That is a sad article, girl. The Co Cdr briefed his men that “the Marine Corps eats its young.” The Lt said he tried to get clarification, because of Haditha, but no one knew or would tell what the proper info was.
The Sgt was told there were bomb planting suspects. He’d seen it before and been awarded for it. He sees it again, opens fire, and then CHARGES the site with his squad. (That above all else proves he was not just shooting people for the heck of it.)
Officers show up to inspect the site and find no bomb.
But, 2 of the dead engaged in this bomb-planting like activity were SYRIANS and not Iraqis.
I’d say that the squad and Winnick had tumbled on a dry run training exercise.
Be that as it may, Sgt Winnick did not violate his orders, his ROE, or his oath.
NO WAY this young man should be in jail for 40 years.
And kudos to his Lt for refusing to give him a bad evaluation. Also, contempt for the officers who ordered the Lt to do so.