This sounds legitimate and the guy and his buddies are risking their lives to do their duty and aid democracy. They'd do the same in Sudan or anywhere else if they were sent there. Give them a break, Guest!
He believes in what he's doing and you don't, so what? In a tranportation outfit, they're sitting ducks for mines, bombs, and RPGs and won't even be shooting unless they're shot at. Too bad there are so many people ready to "abuse" him, but that's the world we live in.