While domestic dilemmas have actually dominated the news today, the United States has actually stepped up its campaign of airstrikes against Islamic State goals in north Iraq.
http://twitter.com/#!/brett_mcgurk/status/500774113385152512CENTCOM issued a brief press release:
U.S. armed forces causes proceeded to attack ISIL terrorists in Iraq Saturday (Iraq time), with a mix of fighter and remotely piloted aircraft successfully conducting airstrikes near Irbil as well as the Mosul Dam.
U.S. Central Command conducted these attacks under authority to guide humanitarian efforts in Iraq, plus to protect U.S. personnel and facilities.
The nine airstrikes carried out so far destroyed or damaged four armored employees companies, seven armed automobiles, two Humvees and an armored car.
All aircraft exited the attack places properly.
http://twitter.com/#!/berhem/status/500780060279078913 http://twitter.com/#!/DougPologe/status/500663936145166336 http://twitter.com/#!/haaretzcom/status/500768193749598208Don't tell Libs or Obama supporters. Our company is in Iraq with shoes on the floor calling in airstrikes. WH wishes it held key. #ISIS— Ronnie Spangler (@Mar4L) August 16, 2014