Fort Stewart bloody mutiny scandal, despite the Pentagon and the White House issuing strict gag orders, the first to smell the blood and pounce were precisely their local news media.
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On the second day after the incident, a local TV station known for its boldness and sharpness—"Northwest Perspective"—had its news van on the streets of Tacoma City, Washington State.
It's not far from the Lewis-McCord Joint Base, a place where base officers often come during their vacations.
Reporter Kyle Jenkins and his cameraman stopped a young, thin white soldier who looked like he just came out of a convenience store, wearing somewhat old U.S. Military Army combat attire, at a somewhat bustling street corner.
"Soldier, excuse me, we are from 'Northwest Perspective' news station." Kyle handed over the microphone, the camera aimed at the soldier's weary and anxious face, "May we interview you?"
