Army officer Vindman arrival in military blue-w medals, created striking image as he entered Capitol

[kpete]

Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, a military officer at the National Security Council, center, arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, to appear before a House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and Committee on Oversight and Reform joint interview with the transcript to be part of the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)


WASHINGTON (AP) — An Army officer at the National Security Council who twice raised concerns over the Trump administration’s push to have Ukraine investigate Democrats and Joe Biden, testified behind closed doors against White House orders Tuesday in the impeachment inquiry.

Alexander Vindman, a lieutenant colonel who served in Iraq and later as a diplomat, told House investigators that he listened to President Donald Trump’s July 25 call with new Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and reported his concerns to the NSC’s lead counsel, according to an advance copy of his testimony.


His arrival in military blue, with medals, created a striking image as he entered the Capitol and made his way to the secure briefing room.

“I was concerned by the call,” Vindman was saying, according to the testimony obtained Monday night by The Associated Press. “I did not think it was proper to demand that a foreign government investigate a U.S. citizen, and I was worried about the implications for the U.S. government’s support of Ukraine.”


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[Maru Kitteh]

1. Quite striking, I must say.

[asiliveandbreathe]

2. Striking, indeed..what more is there to say...

Thank you for your service sir....

[MineralMan]

3. He is doing his duty as an officer.

Bravo!

[mopinko]

4. i'm super glad the military is turning on him.

i wouldnt ordinarily find that to be a good thing, but in this case, i will make an exception.

[TomSlick]

18. Have you heard something I haven't? How is the military turning on him?

I am not being snarky. I really want to know if I should be pissed off.

[GulfCoast66]

20. I think the poster you responded to was referring to the Army turning on Trump.

Not the hero.

Least that’s how I read it.

[TomSlick]

21. Oh, well yeah. I may have gone off a little to quickly.

Thanks.

[GulfCoast66]

23. It was a little vague. I often struggle making my meaning clear as well.

Especially since I am generally too impatient to proof read carefully.

DU has actually made me much better at it which has helped me in my job.

But I still screw up often.

That Purple Heart ribbon really jumps out at you, does it not?

Have a nice evening.

[TomSlick]

24. The Purple Heart gets my attention.

So does the Combat Infantry Badge and Ranger tab.

[mopinko]

25. yeah, sorry, def meant twitler.

but if you need cheering on this front-
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100212626497

[TomSlick]

27. No worries.

LTC Vindman did his duty consistent with his oath as an officer. The direction from Trump to disregard a subpoena was patently illegal. The Army goes to some pains to teach soldiers of the duty to disobey illegal orders.

If someone in the military openly attacked him, I was going to go ballistic.

[Hortensis]

5. Doubt Trump likes this reality TV at all. It's aimed at his voters

especially, of course.

[Mike 03]

6. Thankfully this deposition is a closed-door hearing.

Fox News idiots may attack this dignified man, but he won't be attacked today because there are no cameras and because republicans lack the courage of their (faulty) convictions. I dare them to insult this officer to his face.

[Leghorn21]

7. It's an honor to meet you, sir, and

THANK YOU

[Quackers]

8. Just an FYI to those who don't know

That silver rifle on the blue background above the ribbons is a Combat Infantry Badge, meaning he has seen action in a war zone. The first ribbon directly below is for a Purple Heart, meaning he was wounded in combat.


This is who Trump is attacking and putting down. Let that sink in.

[riversedge]

9. Thanks much. Very appreciated.

[monmouth4]

11. I also greatly appreciated Kamala Harris's point to trump, "He received a Purple Heart, you receive

subpoenas. Perrrrfect..

[DeminPennswoods]

13. The reddish brown badge with the lightning bolt is

for the 25th Army Infantry Division.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/25th_Infantry_Division_(United_States)

[yellowcanine]

14. Don't see the silver bone spurs medal on that uniform. I guess only Trump gets to wear that medal.

[sarge43]

17. Also a Meritorious Service Medal

For the record when service members report to the White House, Congress or Supreme Court they wear their day's best as in respect for the institution. Something Trump is incapable of understanding.

"This is who Trump is attacking and putting down."

Lt Col Vindman has done more for this nation in any one day than Moron ever has in his entire worthless life.

[GulfCoast66]

22. Isn't that also a parachutists pin under the fruit salad?

Meaning he has jumped out of working airplanes?

Dude is certainly no coward.

[Quackers]

29. Yes. It means he went through jump school in addition to his MOS specific training.

Basically, it’s a lot of PT, learning your gear and how to properly hit the ground, then 5 mandatory jumps.

[duforsure]

10. A Hero testifies

While a zero ,President Bone Spurs, tries to con people into believing he's the victim, again. His supporters must be pretty dense believing his propaganda and lies. By their support they make themselves look pretty stupid, and after this corrupt crook is gone they'll claim the opposite like people did with W Bush.

[abqtommy]

12. Vindman! Vindman! He's our man! He will help us kick trUMP's can! Please proceed, Sir.

[SunSeeker]

15. He's everything Trump is not. nt

[Hekate]

16. Excellent

[UniteFightBack]

19. The PATRIOTS have arrived. They are answering the call. nt

[MyOwnPeace]

26. Among other reasons,

I'm betting IQ45's pizzed because he didn't get this guy to lead his special, super-duper we're the biggest, strongest, mightiest, bestest ever 4th of July parade - and you KNOW he's wishing HE had some of those campaign ribbons and medals! (probably does - ordered them and puts them on his robe while he's sitting on his "golden throne" tweeting...........)

[LakeArenal]

28. Not sure when Repukes gave up their support of military heroes?

Somewhere between Eisenhower and Kerry? Reaching their peak disdain with the Colonel.

[mahina]

30. That badge on his right breast is the Tropic Lightning 25th Infantry Division. Went right through my

Heart.

Any chickenshit republican bootlickers that disrespect this man disrespect my family.