Vance was a war correspondent in Iraq using the name Cpl. James D. Hamel. I'm trying to remember that War Video that Q posted but I can't recall where it is. I wonder who filmed that video?
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/3573/vmgr-252-air-crews-make-mission-possible-iraq
https://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?24602-Operation-Liberty-Express-veterans-stand-post-together&s=5b75b8e0f3baddc3c7abe00dc882899d