Talking to a soldier a couple years ago, who was obviously schooled about how to talk to the public; tongue-in-cheek called him on it.
The relief he displayed as he could drop the mask and just – talk for real – about what happened, with the combat vet’s “Boy were we dumb” humor, was startling.
If they’re being stiff and heroic, Sarge told ‘em, “You so much as LOOK wrong while you’re reporting on this incident, you’ll hear from ME!”
You have to go to their blogs for the real skinny; all news interviews are suspect.
New Story Tomorrow! About what happens when the supply people get in your way. One of MY favs.