I am hearing more and more nonsense about the troop withdrawal.
Most Americans, and me included, had no idea of how many American troops were stationed in Syria, or what they are doing.
I have always had the understanding that American force was applied by air power. I still think it is.
Two thousand American soldiers in Syria is symbolic only. As long as American fighters roam the skies, their withdrawal will not be felt.
Since the beginning, in Greece very early on, the function of Special Forces is to train foreign troops and create effective fighting forces.
That is the case in Syria, or rather western Kurdistan, and also in places like Mali
Heard yesterday that a US air carrier was in the Persian Gulf right now. First time since 2001.
FWIW (which is probably a lot), I did not hear this from any MSM outlet. (of course, I avoid most of those)