I still think it would have been more fitting & deserved to address Vindman as:
Mr Marxist Globalist,
Mr Narcissist
Mr Seditious weasel
Mr Weasel
Mr Fat-head
Mr Idiot
. . .
LTC MarshMellow
JMO, that individual is one of the finest examples of the Fine Old Naval Tradition of addressing sub-standard officers by "Saluting the Shirt" I've seen.
...at least since I observed a Naval Officer last name of kerry forty or so years ago.
(You can pay respect to the rank even if the dude wearin' it doesn't rate any at all.)