Did Kerry Abandon His Men
 

One of the most important, if not the most important, requirements of any
officer leading men in combat is to be there for them at all times.

In some eyes abandoning your men after only four months of command is an
unforgivable act. To leave your men simply because you can is not an
honerable act to most career leaders in our military. It would be honorable
to go if one was seriously wounded.... but to go because of a few scratches
is a serious breach of leadership.

Leaders look after the troops.

Butch