A study written by a veteran journalist and a retired vice admiral that recommends changes in the relationship between the media and the military would be beneficial not only for the media and armed forces, but for the American people as well.

In a report co-written by retires Vice Admiral William Lawrence and Washington Bureau Chief for the Milwaukee Sentinel Frank Aukofer, it is suggested that media representatives would be allowed a greater amount of journalistic freedom in reporting on the military in times of war, “eliminating virtually all censorship.”

Reporters would be allowed to “eat, sleep and drink” with troops in the event of another armed conflict.

This suggestion, while it has yet to be commented on by the Pentagon, would allow journalists to communicate to the public more effectively what exactly our men and women in uniform who sacrifice their lives and efforts for their country go through to serve their nation.

Journalists would also be allowed to be informed on battle plans, and entrusted to withhold information from the public until better judgement would deem it to be released.

This study’s recommendations could do a lot for thawing the rather cool relations between the media and the military, as well as giving American citizens the opportunity to witness up-close and personal and attempt to understand the trials of and tribulations of our men and women on the frontlines