Well, I think it IS a big deal.
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Agreed. It is a mighty big deal. Anytime you have the enemy on your perimeter and you are not doing anything to eliminate the threat you have become captured prey. If they leave these troglodytes swarming around the perimeter, this will not end well. As West says, they need to bring in heavy air to level the ground immediately around the base. If they have not done this by now, something very treasonous is afoot. It is intolerable to let this situation fester when you have the wherewithal to deal with it. If they do not forthrightly deal with this dangerous situation, we are in another Benghazi situation where the Marines are on their own.
The fact that they got to the base, and took over a near-by town doesn't sound like "No big deal" to me either.
I have no doubt that "300 Marines" is a force to be reckoned with-that they can handle any situation that might arise.
What causes concern is the current leadership.
Prayers for our military.