[SuzyQ2]

Yes but can't an ex-service-person be objective?

[thoughtomator]

Sure. The question is, can a "professional journalist" be objective? ...to which I can find no evidence for an affirmative response.

[bowzer313]

"Yes but can't an ex-service-person be objective?"

I think I know what you're driving at, but I would answer, "Was Ernie Pyle objective?"