Armed Forces Network...a little bizarre

Armed Forces Network (AFN) was up and running when I got here to the temporary quarters, which was a good thing. I get a good dose of football and other US tv programs, which is helpful, especially this soon into the tour. I note, however, that it's a little jarring to watch the commercials after awhile. You see, there are no traditional commercials; it's all Department of Defense "communication." Some of it is helpful, and it's almost universally conveying positive messages, but it ends up as a whole coming across like a little bit of brainwashing.