In war, truth is the first casualty.
Jessica Lynch (born April 26, 1983) is a former United States Army soldier who served in Iraq during the 2003 invasion by U.S. and allied forces.
On March 23, 2003, Private First Class Lynch was serving as a unit supply specialist with the 507th Maintenance Company when her convoy was ambushed by Iraqi forces during the Battle of Nasiriyah. …
… Actually, she was in a convoy of cooks and mechanics who got lost driving at night, sadly driving right into the heart of Iraqi controlled Nasiriyah. By accident.
Many were killed unnecessarily. Her friend, Lori Piestewa, leading the convoy was one of them.
Lynch was seriously injured and captured. Her subsequent recovery by U.S. Special Operations Forces on April 1, 2003 received considerable media coverage and was the first successful rescue of an American prisoner of war since Vietnam and the first ever of a woman.
Of course the rescue wouldn’t have been necessary if a U.S. convoy could read a map. Follow the GPS.
Bush press aid Jim Wilkinson was blamed for spinning and exaggerating the story. Later he was cleared of most of the blame for headlines like this.
Lynch kept firing until she ran out of ammo
The media, quick to accept unsubstantiated reports, are more to blame.
… On April 24, 2007, she testified in front of Congress that she had never fired her weapon; her M16 rifle jammed, and that she had been knocked unconscious when her vehicle crashed. Lynch has been outspoken in her criticism of the original stories reported regarding her combat experience. When asked about her heroine status, she stated “That wasn’t me. I’m not about to take credit for something I didn’t do… I’m just a survivor.” …
I believe she’s a teacher now. And a Mom.
Don’t trust politicians. Especially in times of war. Especially this guy.
Catapult the propoganda. (VIDEO)
In war, casualties are the second casualty.
Rick McCharles 