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Can't a letter of reprimand be expunged from a persons record? Seems to me I remember it can be. (I could be wrong). Regardless, this won't affect his rank or retirement. Plus, this also isn't a court martial, but a letter that "could" affect promotion when all things are being considered.

So, it isn't as hard a pill to swallow when an officer or higher ranking enlisted person is deciding on life or death situations for his troops. (Sets the precedence).

I am waiting for final word on this along with others. I think a letter of reprimand is better than a court martial or a reduction in rank. I think a total dismissal was in order, as did everyone we talked to, but it's over.

But a letter of reprimand, as distasteful as it may be to many of us, is only a slap on the wrist. I imagine the LTC will accept this with dignity and relief. Now he can move on with his life, as he and his wife wish to do.

This is a very positive outcome!

No, but it can be sealed.
In this case it would not matter, as every one will know what the letter is for anyway.
I think LTC West knew what would happen all along. What he did was a final act of, from what I have heard, a long career of caring about and for his troops.
What he did was wrong. No amount of good intentions can alter that. He knew that when he pulled the trigger.
I think he is getting what he deserves. No more, no less.