Originally Posted by
dawg80
US Troops fired on by Syrian forces in northern Syria. It was a combined US-Kurd operation on routine patrol when they were ambushed by Syrian troops. No word on casualties or any damage inflicted on the enemy. US troops did return fire and then retired back to their base.
As I have stated many times, I want the US and indeed our allies as well to support the Kurds. But, I do agree it's time to strongly consider a plan to remove our troops from Syria, parts of Iraq, eventually all of Iraq, and from Afghanistan. Trump has stated he wants to get US troops out of harm's way in these "endless" wars. They are endless. There has never been, and will never be, a true peace in that region of the world. There are only temporary lulls in wars...never a true peace.
Right now I have two who are dear to me in Afghanistan. So far, fortunately, neither of their units have been involved in heavy combat. But that could change quickly. Yes, I know why we remain in such places. And it may not be for the reasons most people assume. Still, there has to be a better way of accomplishing that mission without boots on the ground. We have technology that can serve us very well in that endeavor.