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Military Law

Feb. 9, 2021

Biden should address officers castigated for doing their jobs

During former President Donald Trump’s tenure, two outstanding military officers were vilified and punished for doing their jobs: Captain Brett Crozier, U.S. Navy, and Lt. Col Alexander Vindman, U.S. Army.

William W. Bruzzo

Law Ofc William W Bruzzo

Will is criminal defense lawyer in Orange County practicing civilian and military criminal law. He is a 1994 Graduate of the Naval Justice School and spent seven years in the United States Marine Corps which included positions as a judge advocate, company commander and the executive officer of an H&S Company in the 4th Tank Battalion. He was honorably discharged as a major. He is also a mentor at the Veteran's Court in the Orange County Superior Court.

During former President Donald Trump's tenure, two outstanding military officers were vilified and punished for doing their jobs: Captain Brett Crozier, U.S. Navy, and Lt. Col Alexander Vindman, U.S. Army. Both men should be reinstated, promoted and commended for their actions which led to Captain Crozier being relieved of command and Lt. Col. Vindman's sudden retirement.

Lt. Col. Vindman famously testified under subpoena during Tru...

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