Some U.S. Marines on ground in Iraq to fight ISIS: U.S. military

Gerald · 03-20-16, 07:15 PM

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A detachment of U.S. Marines is on the ground in Iraq to support U.S. and coalition efforts against Islamic State, the U.S. military said on Sunday.

A group of Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, or MEU, will add to the U.S. forces already in Iraq battling Islamic State, it said.

The 26th MEU is currently deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, which covers the Gulf, Red Sea, Arabian Sea, and parts of the Indian Ocean.

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-mi...-idUSKCN0WM0QC

Basic troops or special forces a good mix.

Note: Sun Mar 20, 2016 11:44am EDT

Platapus · 03-21-16, 07:20 AM

I wonder how effective they will be when they are fighting bare-footed.

After all, Obama promised no boots on the ground didn't he?

Maybe the Marines have a nice silver lame pump that is simply stunning.

Gerald · 03-21-16, 09:49 AM

Yes, Obama said so, but as usual it is no news that the road change.

August · 03-21-16, 01:57 PM

A Detachment isn't a large number of troops. There's no set number but that word is usually used to describe something like a base or installation security force rather than a combat unit.

eddie · 03-21-16, 04:33 PM

1 dead and several wounded after an attack by Daesh over the weekend, they attacked again today, but were driven off.

Iranian militia is ready to go after them too-

"In addition, a militia backed by Iran warned it would “deal with” U.S. Marines fighting ISIS in Iraq as “forces of occupation.” In an announcement on its TV channel al-Ahd, the militia added, “The forces of occupation are making a new suspicious attempt to restore their presence in the country under the pretext of fighting their own creation,” referring to ISIS."

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/03...ed-marine.html

My response to Iran would be a hearty FU!!!

Onkel Neal · 05-27-16, 07:06 AM

U.S. Special Forces soldiers have been seen and photographed on the front lines in Syria wearing the patches of Kurdish fighters.

250 Spec Ops vs ISIS. Let the bodies hit the floor.

03-21-16, 07:20 AM	#2
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,379 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I wonder how effective they will be when they are fighting bare-footed. After all, Obama promised no boots on the ground didn't he? Maybe the Marines have a nice silver lame pump that is simply stunning. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Yes, Obama said so, but as usual it is no news that the road change. __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	1 dead and several wounded after an attack by Daesh over the weekend, they attacked again today, but were driven off. Iranian militia is ready to go after them too- "In addition, a militia backed by Iran warned it would “deal with” U.S. Marines fighting ISIS in Iraq as “forces of occupation.” In an announcement on its TV channel al-Ahd, the militia added, “The forces of occupation are making a new suspicious attempt to restore their presence in the country under the pretext of fighting their own creation,” referring to ISIS." http://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/03...ed-marine.html My response to Iran would be a hearty FU!!! __________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I'm kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me. Al Capone

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Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,385 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	U.S. Special Forces soldiers have been seen and photographed on the front lines in Syria wearing the patches of Kurdish fighters. 250 Spec Ops vs ISIS. Let the bodies hit the floor. __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

03-21-16, 01:57 PM	#4
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,213 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A Detachment isn't a large number of troops. There's no set number but that word is usually used to describe something like a base or installation security force rather than a combat unit.