Controversial Video Shows ISIS Fighters Entering DFAC With Dirty Gear

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BAGHDAD — The Pentagon came under sharp criticism from veterans today, after ISIS released a propaganda video following the seizure of Ramadi that showed its fighters entering the dining facility wearing dirty gear.

At what was once Camp Corregidor — the former home of thousands of American and Coalition troops during the 2003-2012 Iraq War — ISIS fighters are seen entering the DFAC wearing filthy and sometimes bloodstained combat gear. Many others are are also seen without fresh shaves.

Veterans took to Twitter to express their outrage, with angry comments and outpourings of frustration by active duty and retired service members. Instead of being turned away at the door for their lack of proper hygiene in a combat zone, as was common practice during the American war, the video shows soldiers being greeted warmly and welcomed in for a hot meal.

One user, @10thMTNWarHero, wrote:

Pentagon casualties, metric improvement, and Fat Leonard’s least dignified phase.

A State Department map that relocated most of Africa, one ambitious government travel card, and 5,200 medical students moved from dorms that definitely do not have mold.

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