"I'll just sort out Afghanistan and MOD equip in a minute; right now I'm claiming my expenses and refurbishing my house." The man has been exposed, particularly as the article says he was the joint Chief Snout in the trough 07/08 plus claimed nearly £20K over 2 years (May 05-Apr 07) for renovation, equip etc.
I think Bob needs to fall on his sword; if the MOD budget can't afford one, maybe he could make it his last claim!