Posted on 02/12/2015 1:26:41 PM PST by combat_boots
ISIS fighters seized most of Ramadi – where 300 US Marines are stationed training Iraqi Forces.
Al-Asad base is near the city – where 300 Marines are stationed.
The US Marines at Al-Asad airbase has been under frequent attack since January.
But today ISIS seized large swaths of the city.
UNCONFIRMED: There are initial reports of ISIS attack/capture of al-Asad air base in which there are over 300 U.S. marines
— Chemi Shalev (@ChemiShalev) February 12, 2015
The al-Asad air base is near the town of al-Baghadai in Western Iraq, apparently captured a few hours ago by ISIS
— Chemi Shalev (@ChemiShalev) February 12, 2015
The ISIS linked Twitter accounts are tweeting about the developments.
Needful to report that several tens of #USA 'advisers' and #Marines soldiers are now trapped inside the base as we speak #Anbar #Iraq #ISIS
— Rami (@RamiAlLolah) February 12, 2015
Iraqi officials say they have lost contact with the base.
Sahwa leader Naim al-Kaoud: We lost contact with several #Iraq|i tribes units inside Asad air-base since few hours.. #Anbar #USA #ISIS
— Rami (@RamiAlLolah) February 12, 2015
#BreakingNews Source: #ISIS has gained control on at least one building inside Asad airbase but sustaining heavy losses.. #Anbar #USA #Iraq
— Rami (@RamiAlLolah) February 12, 2015
ISIS is openly mocking Obama.
Pres. Obama: ISIS "is on the defensive" and ISIS "is going to lose" hmm it doesn´t make sense at all but who is atacking al assad air base?
— SAIYAN INFIDEL 4 (@micaelmorais) February 12, 2015
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Facts not in evidence. Half of ST6 would be 60-90 personnel.
Thank you combat_boots .. I appreciate your joining us.
OK fact checker so Obama’s administration only sacrificed 25% of SEAL Team 6. Ask their families if they think it was a set up..
The oil is the only thing of value there, unless they’re dumb enough to think they can sell the sand.
I heard on FOX that the 8 killed were wearing suicide vests.
Can anyone confirm?
Amen, Boots...
I hope you feel better soon.
Wasn’t there a story that they were selling off Syrian works of art to help finance their killing also? But I’m sure money is coming from other sources too.
Just read this morning that the 8 were the first wave then more tried afterwards.
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