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200 U.S. contractors surrounded by jihadists in Iraq
Posted on 6/13/14 at 2:04 pm
Posted on 6/13/14 at 2:04 pm
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Posted on 6/13/14 at 2:10 pm to volmaverick
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The surrounded Americans said they currently are under ISIS fire from small arms, AK47s, and rocket propelled grenades, or RPGs. The contractors so far have been able to hold the base, but those on the scene reported it was only a matter of time before the ISIS terrorists succeeded in breaking through the perimeter. The sources confirmed the contractors were still under siege, despite an Associated Press report Thursday, citing U.S. officials, that three planeloads of Americans were being evacuated from Balad. WND has learned from sources that the jihadists have closed down escape routes, and the U.S. Air Force is in a stand-down position. U.S. forces are not assisting even with air cover so a private extradition flight could land for a rescue, the sources said.
WTF
This post was edited on 6/13/14 at 2:11 pm
Posted on 6/13/14 at 2:11 pm to volmaverick
Wow.
Posted on 6/13/14 at 2:14 pm to volmaverick
I'm Not a big fan of having contractors over there, but I hope someone gets them out before their heads are chopped off on Al Jazera.
Posted on 6/13/14 at 2:17 pm to volmaverick
Hate to do this, but I'm just not going to get too worked up until it's somewhere other than WND
Posted on 6/13/14 at 2:17 pm to volmaverick
If this story is true and those guys get slaughtered............well, I don't think it takes a rocket surgeon to see this is nasty shite.
What the frick has happened to us as a nation?
What the frick has happened to us as a nation?
Posted on 6/13/14 at 2:18 pm to volmaverick
Is this a WND exclusive or have any of the more reputable sources picked this up?
Posted on 6/13/14 at 2:20 pm to volmaverick
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Maybe we can trade the rest of the Gitmo prisoners for them?
Wouldn't that be some shite?
Posted on 6/13/14 at 2:50 pm to volmaverick
Obama should be sparing no expense to get those guys out by whatever means necessary.
The whole point of the military is to ensure safety for Americans.
The whole point of the military is to ensure safety for Americans.
Posted on 6/13/14 at 2:53 pm to volmaverick
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200 U.S. contractors surrounded by jihadists in Iraq
Posted on 6/13/14 at 2:58 pm to volmaverick
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it was only a matter of time before the ISIS terrorists succeeded in breaking through the perimeter
WTF? Are they staying in a castle?
Is this even a credible news source? It's a poorly written article - no offense OP.
Posted on 6/13/14 at 3:00 pm to volmaverick
Assuming this is true and Im not willing to bank on that at this point.. We absolutely need to get our arse in gear and get these guys out. They are essentially Military personnel as a security force.
Posted on 6/13/14 at 3:07 pm to volmaverick
Who is WND?
Before I get my jimmies rustled, I want a credible source.
Before I get my jimmies rustled, I want a credible source.
Posted on 6/13/14 at 3:18 pm to volmaverick
"Biggs said 300 in total have been evacuated from Balad and another 100 are still awaiting airlift. He said the Iraqi Air Force is trying to evacuate everyone by midnight local time.
WND previously reported Friday that private contractors who have recently returned to the U.S. from Iraq said their former colleagues effectively had been abandoned by the U.S. military and were fighting for their lives against an army of jihadists surrounding the base who belong to the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, or ISIS"
Sounds like they are all getting out safely.
WND previously reported Friday that private contractors who have recently returned to the U.S. from Iraq said their former colleagues effectively had been abandoned by the U.S. military and were fighting for their lives against an army of jihadists surrounding the base who belong to the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, or ISIS"
Sounds like they are all getting out safely.
Posted on 6/13/14 at 9:38 pm to volmaverick
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