U.S. Now Using Apache Helicopters to Attack ISIS in Iraq

[240 is Back]

Good to see our military unveiling this level of airstrikes.  Good to see Obama didn't telegraph this move to the enemy, even if his critics were upset he didn't list precisely what military force he'd use.  It's "a new capability in the airstrike campaign".  I know some people still insist on vague "boots on the ground" and "whatever it takes", but it's progress.  Taken out 2 mortar teams, a large unit, and a small enemy unit.  The list of things we can't do gets smaller and smaller.


WASHINGTON — The U.S. has begun using Apache AH-64 attack helicopters to strike at ISIS targets inside Iraq, the first time the aircraft have been used for offensive strikes since arriving in Baghdad in early July.

Their use opens up a new capability in the airstrike campaign against ISIS in Iraq, but one that also comes with risks, as they could be vulnerable to ground fire.

A defense official confirms that Apache helicopters were used this weekend as part of four airstrikes on a large ISIS force northeast of Fallujah. The attack was conducted in coordination with Air Force fighter aircraft that supported the operation.

A press release by U.S. Central Command said the air strikes near Fallujah “struck two mortar teams, a large ISIL unit and two small ISIL units.”

Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2014/10/u-s-now-using-apache-helicopters-to-attack-isis-in-iraq/

[Coach is Back!]

Good to see our military unveiling this level of airstrikes.  Good to see Obama didn't telegraph this move to the enemy, even if his critics were upset he didn't list precisely what military force he'd use.  It's "a new capability in the airstrike campaign".  I know some people still insist on vague "boots on the ground" and "whatever it takes", but it's progress.  Taken out 2 mortar teams, a large unit, and a small enemy unit.  The list of things we can't do gets smaller and smaller.


WASHINGTON — The U.S. has begun using Apache AH-64 attack helicopters to strike at ISIS targets inside Iraq, the first time the aircraft have been used for offensive strikes since arriving in Baghdad in early July.

Their use opens up a new capability in the airstrike campaign against ISIS in Iraq, but one that also comes with risks, as they could be vulnerable to ground fire.

A defense official confirms that Apache helicopters were used this weekend as part of four airstrikes on a large ISIS force northeast of Fallujah. The attack was conducted in coordination with Air Force fighter aircraft that supported the operation.

A press release by U.S. Central Command said the air strikes near Fallujah “struck two mortar teams, a large ISIL unit and two small ISIL units.”

Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2014/10/u-s-now-using-apache-helicopters-to-attack-isis-in-iraq/

Its like throwing rocks at your girlfriends window to get her attention. Here, you should read more....

http://foxnewsinsider.com/2014/10/05/where-world-large-scale-massacre-looms-isis-closes-kobani

[Pray_4_War]

Sorry, but I still think we should fight these turds to the bitter end.  Fight now, fight to win, fight to the last man.  It's only gonna get harder the longer we wait.  We can crush these pieces of shit, but we refuse to do it.

Obozo is an incompetent douche who is ignoring the threat because it doesn't suit his world view.  He's only doing the bombing because he would look really bad if he did nothing.  He's been told by the Joint Chiefs that strategic bombing isn't going to defeat these motherfuckers, he just doesn't give a fuck.  He'll play patty cake with them for a couple of years, blame Bush when everything goes tits up and then it becomes the next POTUS's problem.