In April, Russian fighter jets attempted to lure U.S. military aircraft into a dogfight over Syria, CNN reported.
During the month of March, Russian jets flew near daily over a U.S. military base in the Middle Eastern country, Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich of U.S. Central Command told NBC News.
Shall we play a game?
I thought this eggshell was retired
Where in the Middle East, I wonder? Turkey? Jordan? Kuwait?
I’d love to see a pair of Raptors smoke an entire Wing of Rooskie Sukhois .
That would rate a fine cigar
They now want to deplete us of our best fighter jet. That we don’t produce anymore.
“to counter an increase in “unsafe and unprofessional behavior” by Russia in the region,” Pussies…. Awwww did the fighter plane scare you?
Bottom line, they have a legal UN recognized right to fly anywhere in Syria. We unilaterally decided they had to avoid certain zones.
So now we are sending better fighters to do …. what exactly? Shoot down Russian planes flying over store with Syrian permission? Exactly nobody except Jordan maybe wants us in Syria anymore.
Trump tried to get us out Syria. He even ordered it. DOD just gave him the finger. And here we are.
An uninvited, undefined vague mission in an active theatre of war
And sending our most expensive equipment there, too
—- more attractive targets than $500,000,000.00 - plus planes couldn’t be injected into that war
(Maybe aircraft carriers but they’re a lot harder to sink)
This has all the hallmarks if another Gulf of Tonkin provocation
Wanna know why I don’t care about debt, how much I owe, the government being 32 trillion in the hole?
We’re gonna have WWIII soon, so what, me worry?
Better F-22s than the F-35.
USCENTCOM
June 14, 2023
Release Number 20230614-01
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TAMPA, Fla. - U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors deployed to U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility as part of a multifaceted show of U.S. support and capability in the wake of increasingly unsafe and unprofessional behavior by Russian aircraft in the region.
The Raptors, from Langley Air Force Base, Va.'s 94th Fighter Squadron, are demonstrating the U.S.' ability to re-posture forces and deliver overwhelming power at a moment's notice.
The F-22's combination of stealth, aerodynamic performance, and mission systems make it the best fifth-generation fighter in the world.
While in the CENTCOM area, the 94th Fighter Squadron will integrate with coalition forces on the ground and in the air.
"Russian Forces' unsafe and unprofessional behavior is not what we expect from a professional air force. Their regular violation of agreed upon airspace deconfliction measures increases the risk of escalation or miscalculation," said Gen. Michael "Erik" Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command. "Alongside our partners and allies, we are committed to improving the security and stability in the region."
This rapid deployment and integration into coalition operations is a clear demonstration of the commitment shared by partners, allies, and the U.S. to long-term peace and stability in the region.
Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich told NBC News that Russian jets have violated the airspace of At Tanf Garrison roughly 25 times this month, including Wednesday.
How ‘bout a little of that “posture” down along the Rio Grande where the invasion of America is really occurring, Slick?
Get 'em while supplies are limited. Order yours now!
We don't make these anymore and F-35s aren't ready for prime time , so if we lose a few to AA then that's it. We have nothing left of Taiwan. But whatever. biden is destroying America anyway.
A look at the US military mission in Syria and its dangers
Just can’t believe it alone can you. They are picking a fight.
Oh grate - just rise the temperature even more! Like this wasn’t planned long ago - just a matter of time.
“...near conflict erupting between the countries in the skies over Syria”
Ukraine is in Syria now?