I was watching the news today and they were talking about the situation here in Iraq (I am in Iraq right now) I noticed that all the footage that they show is stock combat footage from years ago. It made me realize just how much the media is trying to shape people's opinions about Iraq.
Most people think that we are dodging bullets every place we go in Iraq. Yes I know, gunfights are more exciting, but the truth is that we are not all infantry.
I think there should be some regulations regarding such news reports which mislead people with outdated footage. Maybe if there was a requirement to show a date on all footage over 6 months old.
Just venting...
Thank you for your service. God bless you, too! And Happy Veteran's Day!