It’s [ joining a bloggers tour of Iraq is ] simple, really. You just contact the Office of Public Affairs, which is part of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and you ask. Of course, there is something of a process. You do need to demonstrate seriousness of purpose and a track record of thoughtful writing on the war would probably stand you in good stead, but there is no political litmus test. (How we got to go to Iraq | Redstate)

Somehow I doubt the DoD would say this blog is serious, when I post something of substance maybe once every two weeks.