"It was an amazing period where we had all of that stuff going on in the world. We had some big local issues.
All this happened in a couple of years, and I got to be at the epicenter of this."
Most reporters sent to combat zones are sent to week-long hazardous duty camps, where we learn first aid, from setting tourniquets and carrying wounded.
"I've been doing what I've been doing selflessly. It's not about me, it's not about personal advancement, it's not about money or anything like that. It's truly about the mission."