Yesterday at 1600 PST it was announced that a female soldier had been rescued. The name given along with the picture was that of Army Spc. Shoshana Johnson, 30, of Fort Bliss, Texas. It was stated she was a cook and had a 2 year old child at home. This information was given once and only once! This lady is African American and her picture has been on the media since she was captured.

A few minutes later a “Special News Bulletin” was given announcing:


Pfc. Jessica Lynch, rescued!

The broadcast I heard and watched stated, “It was not known that she was a POW. She was listed as missing”.

Now I would like to know if the news made a mistake announcing that Army Spc. Shoshana Johnson had been rescued? If that is the case talk about screwing up!

Concerning the rescue of Pfc. Jessica Lynch:

Imagine – this is the first time I have heard that the different branches of the military helped each other! My experience is that one or sometimes (rarely) two branches would assist in such an action. Outstanding and interesting! This would seem to indicate that the United States Military has the ability to act together as one unit. This is such an improvement since I was in the Air Force.


“The commando raid included Air Force pilots, Marines, Navy SEALS, Army Rangers — “loyal to the creed they know that they never leave a fallen comrade,” Brooks said”.

My experience has been that the Marines will not leave a fallen comrade. Enough of that...


Tom