Colonels don’t count. This may come as a surprise to many, but Generals and Colonels get fired all the time. Not in large numbers, but when they screw up, especially on the personal conduct side, there is a price to pay. That’s one reason why the military is held in high regard, the bad apples are pulled from the tree. It’s also done by the military itself - the political appointees don’t get involved as a rule until you get to 3-star level. There are always exceptions, but this one is certainly below the radar screen of the bozos in Washington.
My sources tell me that people are getting shoved aside or threatened if they don’t toe the political lines. The problem is that almost all are doing what they are told. No one is speaking out or resigning in protest. That’s the real problem.
Well said. We need senior military leaders who will stand up to the progressive “guidance”. For example, “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” was working. It still would be if Adm Mullen had stood up for principle.