ISIS is ‘strong’ against unarmed women and children.
I could beat their asses.
I’m not one bit hesitant about the fighting will and capacity of US Marines in a fight against ISIS. Ain Al-Asad airbase is 25 square miles of desert comprised of hills, plateaus and wadi’s. it is a substantial distance into the base through valley. (I was in and out a few times on security escorts providing supplies to the Marines in 2005.) So, there certainly are defensible positions. The Marines have helicopter air support and fixed wing on demand. The place is known for frequently obnoxious sandstorms, which provide some level of concealment for an attack although certain smart bombs can see through. A sandstorm, depending upon the severity can keep the rotor-craft on the ground..depends. According to various regioal reports the ISIS attacked Al-Baghdadi, the nearby village, with armored vehicles and some tanks. I think the marines will be just fine knowing the exceptional quality, performance, spirit and grit. However, there would be likely some losses, which I don’t like to think of. As a retired marine used to quip on less serious matters, ‘You’ve got to expect a few losses in a big operation.” I hope it does not come to that..