From the little bit I’ve been able to glean, the French and Brits are going to lead in the air strikes, the Egyptians are providing arms, expertise and assistance across the border, the Italians are providing runways for take-off and the US is providing logistical and probably some strategic help and the Arab League is providing “cover”. Up to this point I’ve not heard we’re actually flying any missions.
No, nothing has been decided yet. (That we know about.) But a lot is being talked about.
US readying plans to enforce Libya no-fly zoneSen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said he believes President Barack Obama has authority to commit U.S. forces to participate in the no-fly zone without congressional approval.
But he said he hopes Congress will bless the move once it takes place.
Thanks, Linseed! /s
U.S. Air Force: F-22 expected to be used in 'early days' of any Libyan no-fly zoneUnder questioning from Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.), Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz said it would be his "expectation" that F-22 fighters "would be in use" during "the early days" of a no-fly zone mission.