This is from a journalist based on his own observations and experiences. I have said all along that one of the “victories” that I hoped would come from this would be that by virtue of the close association with Soldiers, Airmen, Marines and Sailors the press would be taught. Perhaps this will turn the tide from the viscerally anti-military feeling in the press corps and will mute the development of the Clintonesque political set that, because they have no experience to demonstrate otherwise, allow the press to form their judgments. The press – cynical and jaded and relativistic – has seen now that Honor, Courage, Integrity, Loyalty are very real and noble concepts that DO have relevance in men’s lives. Maybe it will be better for this generation and the next - perhaps even beyond the battlefields - because the Pentagon chose to reach out to the press.
The above comments arrived with the article and whose anonymity I will protect.
I agree with your friend. I HOPE this is what happens. If this article is any indication, this was a very wise move.