Just to be clear, Deash did NOT capture the Al-Asad air base. The base is several miles outside of the city of Al-Baghadidi, which Deash has taken part of. I talked to a friend last night who is still an active duty Air Force colonel, and you should expect to see some SERIOUS push back real soon. A couple of brigades and a fighter wing is on it’s way to Kuwait now. Obama is worried about the optics, and the US Military is pissed about Deash coming close to and threatening our guys. Payback IS coming!
Thanks for that added info. I am very concerned to say the least our force protection has been inadequate. I’d said before we need 10,000 Troops to protect our embassy in Baghdad, and 30,000 to protect Baghdad. And I should clarify, I mean highly trained US Troops, not coalition ‘in training’.
SERIOUS push back real soon. A couple of brigades and a fighter wing is on it’s way to Kuwait now. Obama is worried about the optics, and the US Military is pissed about Deash coming close to and threatening our guys. Payback IS coming!
I’m sure they told O we are going with or without your authorization .....
No more Bengahzis on our watch....