CentCom vs Burning Allegations

The MSM and anti-American pundits are at it again, criticizing an isolated incident by US troops, and naturally blowing it out of proportions. CentCom has issued a press release condemning the allegations:

CENTCOM CONDEMNS ALLEGATIONS OF DESECRATIONMacDill AFB, FL -- Recent media reports out of Afghanistan have alleged that U.S. forces were involved in an incident involving the desecration of the bodies of deceased enemy combatants.Under no circumstances does U.S. Central Command condone the desecration, abuse or inappropriate treatment of enemy combatants. Such actions are contrary to U.S. policy as well as the Geneva Convention.The Army Criminal Investigation Division has initiated an investigation into the alleged misconduct. Should that investigation uncover actions by U.S. personnel that were contrary to the Geneva Convention and U.S. policy, legal and disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with the Uniform Code of Military Justice.