Access denied.
There's your detail, Poo.
Doesn't stop them from saying anything. It just ensures that whatever they say will not, in any way, reflect US government policy.
At the very best, those news agencies proceed to run material from our enemies' information ministries and news services.
At worst: they simply report that the Pentagon refused to comment on its activities, casualties, or anything else. And they say that day in and day out.
The American public would, eventually, start wondering Just what is the Pentagon so damn afraid of? Are they engaged in questionable or unethical activities? Why are they so hell-bent on covering up their own deeds?
Congratulations: you've just succeeded in completely cutting off the Pentagon from the American public, and thus denied them the support of the American public.
I know I'm late in coming to the table but I'd like to amend the above statement:
Memo to all news agencies: Access denied.
Seriesly. Our men have a job to do, and that job is tough enough without having to be concerned with the safety of reporters--not just Sites, but all reporters. FCOL, does anyone remember what the bonehead Rivera did? He jeopardized the safety of troops and still our troops must ensure the safety of the imbeds! They should ALL be removed!!!