Michael Yon has posted part two of “The Ghosts of Anbar.”

Another interesting read for those keeping up with the series. Great facts about conditions on the ground and terrific pictures again.

Just a snippet which I found to be very revealing.

Dealing with the press is just a reality, like the weather. We would never put a commander in the field who refused to make plans for fighting in the cold or heat. Although it’s just a reality, cold weather, for example, could destroy a unit overnight if they had not prepared for it. As with the weather, the press also influences the enemy. Cold weather freezes everyone’s toes; bad press stalls progress. In either instance, he who is better-suited and more adaptable has a supreme advantage. There was a time when many of our enemies in Iraq were beating us in the press, both their press and ours, but now that is changing.

“the press also influences the enemy.” Gee who would have known that all the negativity spewed here at home was helpful to those who want to kill us? I hope Michael is right and that things are changing..for now I will continue to read and listen to those in theatre.