As you regular readers know, I am extremely careful to leave out specific details concerning my unit, where we are located in Iraq and other facts such as the real names of my comrades. This is for their protection but also gives me the freedom to write about our life here without putting them in danger.
Click here for a rather ironic article about security violations on blogs and official websites.
Though I fully support what the military terms "operational security" (keeping key details away from the enemy), I am continually frustrated by the arbitary and silly removal of information that someone has deemed "sensitive." More and more government websites, which used to be sources of helpful information, have been so "dumbed down" in the name of security that they are worthless. Unfortunately, printed sources of information - remember libraries, with real books? - are disappearing rapidly thanks to the power of the Internet. Argh.
Okay, that's the end of my rant.
On a lighter note, one of the nice benefits of being deployed here is the nearly total absence of cell phones. I actually get to enjoy meals in the mess hall in peace and without having to constantly listen to the personal telephone conversations of those around me. I will miss that extra bit of silence when I finally return home.
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Concerning information in blogs from service personnel, I think they would be more tight-lipped than official webpages from some departments and agencies. They have to look after themselves and colleagues.
FHF
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