Credibility
James Circello went AWOL and was given an "other than honorable" discharge. It appears Mr Circello posted a piece at Men's Journal positing a number of Geneva Convention violations against his former unit, the 173rd Airborne Brigade. It appears, as Blackfive says, Mr Circello left out some key facts, facts filled in by a company XO, Lt Roy Emerson, from the 173rd:
Lt Emerson attempts to make it clear that Mr Circello's performance as a soldier may not have a bearing on his views vis a vis Iraq or his subsequent desertion, but the train of events seems mighty suspicious. Mighty. Mr Circello might have more creditability had he been a better soldier.
(hat tip and the complete story at Blackfive)
- Mr Circello reenlisted after his initial tour in Iraq
- Mr Circello was assigned to Italy during his second tour, a tour that would have ultimately led to a second deployment to Iraq
- Mr Circello reported to duty intoxicated, lost a promotion, and was arrested for DUI
- Mr Circello went AWOL, for which he was discharged
Lt Emerson attempts to make it clear that Mr Circello's performance as a soldier may not have a bearing on his views vis a vis Iraq or his subsequent desertion, but the train of events seems mighty suspicious. Mighty. Mr Circello might have more creditability had he been a better soldier.
(hat tip and the complete story at Blackfive)
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