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WaPo: “U.S. Forces Now on the Ground” in Yemen
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Posted on 05/29/2016 12:21:27 AM PDT by hamilton_1800

In significant news that has thus far either gone under or outright unreported by the media, U.S. military advisors have “boots on the ground” in Yemen, according to a recent report in the Washington Post by Thomas Gibbons-Neff and Missy Ryan:

“The Pentagon has placed a small number of U.S. advisors on the ground in Yemen to support Arab forces battling al-Qaeda, military officials said on Friday, signaling a new American role in that country’s multi-sided civil war.

Navy Capt. Jeff Davis, a Pentagon spokesman, said U.S. personnel had been in the country for about two weeks, supporting Yemeni and Emirati forces that are fighting a pitched battle against militants near the southeastern port city of Mukalla…

Even a tiny military footprint marks a milestone for U.S. involvement in the Yemeni conflict, which brought an end a year and a half ago to a long-running U.S. mission there against AQAP.”

WaPo: “U.S. Forces Now on the Ground” in Yemen

The escalating conflict in Yemen undercut President Obama’s narrative that the US’s strategy of drone strikes and other limited interventions against AQAP was a success in the war on terrorism. Although the current US military presence remains a small, supporting one, given the reluctance of the administration to place any service members in harms way, their deployment must have been deemed necessary. Although the American people are likely not paying close attention to this particular conflagration, if there are casualties or mission creep, Yemen may be added to yet another nation where the Obama foreign policy promises sounded much better in rhetoric only.

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Has this been reported at all? You would think that given the no boots on the ground policy at any cost that this would have been a big deal if it hadn't been covered up. Does anyone think there is a risk here of mission creep to help the Saudis and Emiratis?
1 posted on 05/29/2016 12:21:27 AM PDT by hamilton_1800
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To: hamilton_1800

This invented Yemen crisis can be laid mostly onto the Saudi doorstep. I can’t think of any logical reason for US forces...even Special Forces....to be in Yemen. If you look at the typical game there....folks get kidnapped and held until someone pays off a tribe or group of thugs. It amazes me that the Saudis even felt it was in their national interest to be in Yemen.


2 posted on 05/29/2016 12:26:15 AM PDT by pepsionice
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To: hamilton_1800

It was reported some weeks ago.

Just the usual rogue national security establishment producing and running its own policy for reasons you’re not cleared to know.


3 posted on 05/29/2016 12:26:18 AM PDT by thoughtomator
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To: pepsionice

Let the Arab Muslims solve their own damned issues, it is not our nation and not our problem and getting involved will only make it worse.


4 posted on 05/29/2016 12:36:34 AM PDT by the_individual2014
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To: hamilton_1800

“We will never put boots on the ground.” - Obutthole


5 posted on 05/29/2016 12:45:21 AM PDT by SpaceBar
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To: hamilton_1800

They act like the CIC of the US has no control. That somehow the narrative has left him no choice.

Our armed forces are nothing more than a mercenary force for the Saudis,going back to the last four pigs we had as President, including the current worst pig of all.

The media sucks.

I can’t wait for Trump.


6 posted on 05/29/2016 1:13:29 AM PDT by mindburglar (When Superman and Batman fight, the only winner is crime.)
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To: hamilton_1800

Saudi war crimes in Yemen, with the help of the Nobel Prize winner...

http://foreignpolicy.com/2016/03/25/civilian-casualties-war-crimes-saudi-arabia-yemen-war/

“No legally valid basis for bombing”


7 posted on 05/29/2016 1:51:34 AM PDT by ReaganGeneration2
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To: thoughtomator

Oh goodie. Now that we are in Yemen, the gitmo inmates we set free in Yemen can welcome our troops./s


8 posted on 05/29/2016 2:15:28 AM PDT by blackdog (There is no such thing as healing, only a balance between destructive and constructive forces.)
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To: hamilton_1800
Are they standing in an X formation so the Iranians can easily target their nuke?

The spawn of satan Hate mankind!

9 posted on 05/29/2016 3:23:22 AM PDT by rawcatslyentist (Genesis 1:29 And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed,)
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To: hamilton_1800

Thanks for the post hamilton_1800.

I’ll take just a quick divergence, here. Memorial Day weekend seems like a good time to do so...

I, for one, am sick to death of the phrase “boots on the ground”; especially when spouted by people who have never worn the boots, let alone put them ‘on the ground’ in some God forsaken, third World trash dump of a country ruled by tyrants and despots.

It’s time to remind these idiots that those boots are filled by outstanding American troops; troops from all manner of backgrounds and stations in life. Young people who bleed when wounded, who fight and die in service to this grand experiment.

They are so much more than mere ‘boots on the ground’, and they deserve more respect than that petty phrase allows. They should NEVER be so poorly characterized...NEVER.

OK. Rant Over.

Enjoy your weekend, hamilton_1800, and all the other FReepers out there. Keep in mind those who have gone before, as well as those who serve today. Keep them in your prayers, and honor their service.


10 posted on 05/29/2016 3:35:55 AM PDT by PubliusMM (RKBA; a matter of fact, not opinion. 01-20-2017; I pray we make it that long.)
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To: PubliusMM
“‘boots on the ground’, and they deserve more respect than that petty phrase allows. They should NEVER be so poorly characterized...NEVER.”

I agree with you 110% on this one for sure. It has been a peeve of mine every time I hear the damn phrase. I find it demeaning. Were it not for those soldiers (no disrespect to the other branches meant), we would all be speaking some other language and have another cultural history. They deserve respect and dignity not some cheapening comment as if they are nothing but a bunch of dressed up mannequins.

11 posted on 05/29/2016 3:44:17 AM PDT by Mouton (The insurrection laws maintain the status quo now.)
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To: pepsionice
It amazes me that the Saudis even felt it was in their national interest to be in Yemen.

The President of Yemen, Hadi, was ousted by an Iranian-backed faction called the Houthis. If the Houthis had maintained control of Yemen then Iran would have been able to control the sea lanes in the Gulf of Aden. Pre-Obama, it would have been a clear national interest of the US, to see that this not happen. But Obama was at this time in the process of negotiating his treaty with the Mullahs, so the US refused to help the Saudis. (US did help with mid-air refueling of coalition planes) The Saudis panicked, formed a coalition with other Sunni nations including Egypt and the UAE, and began the process of ousting Iranian proxies from power in Yemen.

The coalition was winning until the Iranians got their money from the Nuke treaty, and ever since the Iranians have seemingly halted the coalition's progress. Hadi has returned to Yemen, but there is now a stalemate. Negotiations with Houthis going no where because Houthis are emboldened by resurgent Iranian backing.

This is a very important war for American interests, that is, if we still consider the Iranians to be enemies, and the Egyptians and Saudis to be friends. Who knows now?

Saudis viscerally hate Shia Iran, and didn't want them right on their border, or in control of Aden. Since Obama seems to favor Iran, I'm rooting' for the Saudis in this one.

12 posted on 05/29/2016 4:23:12 AM PDT by wayoverontheright (a falling camel attracts many knives.......)
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To: hamilton_1800
"Does anyone think there is a risk here of mission creep to help the Saudis and Emiratis?"

I've been worried about this for several years - have been seeing US military bend over backwards to supply both countries with weapons and systems.
If you're in the weapons industry, you probably know what I'm saying is true.

13 posted on 05/29/2016 4:37:09 AM PDT by Psalm 73 ("Gentlemen, you can't fight in here - this is the War Room".)
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To: hamilton_1800

Not having read US media articles on our involvement in Yemen, I am not entirely certain who is the Barry supporting. That being said, the Yemen proxy war has the Saudis (AQAP & other Sunnis) fighting the Iranians (Houthis & other Shias) (http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-29319423). If we are against AQAP then it explains why when POTUS recently visited Saudi Arabia he was received by the Governor of Riyadh (http://hotair.com/archives/2016/04/20/saudi-arabia-snubs-president-obama-at-the-airport/). Obviously the Saudis were not happy with Barry helping out the Iranians hence the snub at the airport. I say this because usually the media is behind when reporting troop deployments unless the WH wants them to know in advance (i.e. SEALS landing in Somalia under Clinton) yet the Saudis would have likely known of our involvement in Yemen before Barry visited.

Why are our troops helping fight AQAP thus helping the Iranians in Yemen? If the Iranians win, they would have a strategic vantage point to control the Red Sea (and they can already control the Persian Gulf if they wanted).

Regards.


14 posted on 05/29/2016 5:43:18 AM PDT by Sine_Pari
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To: hamilton_1800

the threat is to the Suez Canal


15 posted on 05/29/2016 5:49:25 AM PDT by bert ((K.E.; N.P.; GOPc;+12, 73, ....Opabinia can teach us a lot)
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U.S. reveals troops on the ground in Yemen


16 posted on 05/29/2016 9:56:26 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (I'll tell you what's wrong with society -- no one drinks from the skulls of their enemies anymore.)
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To: hamilton_1800

They are putting outsourced boots on the ground this summer. Big efforts.

Actually the new Army is all about outsourcing war.


17 posted on 05/29/2016 10:37:28 AM PDT by WriteOn (Truth)
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To: hamilton_1800

Funny stuff. US troops have been in Yemen for many years. The lies countinue.


18 posted on 05/29/2016 11:28:38 AM PDT by Henry Hnyellar
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Finally Obama sends troops, without their boots or course, to a war he didn't lose for the US. Though one he created.

19 posted on 05/31/2016 7:16:06 AM PDT by SJackson (The Pilgrims—Doing the jobs Native Americans wouldn’t do !)
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I saw several newscasts today, and I never heard a word about it.


20 posted on 05/31/2016 9:23:01 PM PDT by CyberAnt ("Peace Through Strength")
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