JUST IN - British, French, and German troops are crossing Taliban lines to rescue their citizens in #Kabul, putting pressure on Biden to expand the evacuation.
— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) August 20, 2021
Its an E-11A with the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) payload, which allows them to act as highly specialized aerial communications nodes that can rapidly shift information to and from a wide variety of airborne platforms and forces on the groundDan Scott said:
The small private USAF is circling around just North of the airport. Could be waiting on another plane to take off or issues at the airport my guesses.
The Turkish Air Force places go to Islamabad I noticed.
Nah, like Biden said, anybody that wants out is easily able to get to the airport to get out. Those people that we leave behind obviously just want to stay.will25u said:
This should be a given... Not something you have to have pressure on to do.JUST IN - British, French, and German troops are crossing Taliban lines to rescue their citizens in #Kabul, putting pressure on Biden to expand the evacuation.
— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) August 20, 2021
The Hubs was watching some BUFFs a few days ago. They are doing high alt flyovers.chickencoupe16 said:
B-52 showing on FlightTracker24 just east of UAE. Looks like it's on its way in. Besides AC-130s, this is the first combat aircraft I've seen on any track.
I definitely believe that, I just found it interesting that it's transmitting ADSB data.TommyBrady said:
B1's are constantly on Station over Kabul rn. There's a lot of air refueling going on to keep combat aircraft on standby. Between the bombers, fighters, and UAV's we have enough firepower on station at all times to wipe out any threats to the airport
TommyBrady said:
B1's are constantly on Station over Kabul rn. There's a lot of air refueling going on to keep combat aircraft on standby. Between the bombers, fighters, and UAV's we have enough firepower on station at all times to wipe out any threats to the airport
There is the ninja bomb that does not have an explosion.Squadron7 said:TommyBrady said:
B1's are constantly on Station over Kabul rn. There's a lot of air refueling going on to keep combat aircraft on standby. Between the bombers, fighters, and UAV's we have enough firepower on station at all times to wipe out any threats to the airport
I am trying image how I would fare having a B-52 eliminate a Taliban threat on my front lawn.
JUST IN: Biden Admin Has No Plan to Stop Taliban from Seizing Afghanistan’s $10 Bil Fortune — Concerns Biden will hand over cash as part of concessions to Taliban leaders https://t.co/79h7II0dI5
— Adam Kredo (@Kredo0) August 20, 2021
#BREAKING US troops exited Kabul airport to retrieve 169 people: Pentagon - AFP#BreakingNews #USA #Afganisthan #Talibans #Kabul
— International Leaks (@Internl_Leaks) August 20, 2021
Pentagon downplayed this. Said it wasn't a "rescue" but the military was providing "assistance." Also said they didn't have a whole lot of detail.TChaney said:#BREAKING US troops exited Kabul airport to retrieve 169 people: Pentagon - AFP#BreakingNews #USA #Afganisthan #Talibans #Kabul
— International Leaks (@Internl_Leaks) August 20, 2021
I hope this is true.
Kabul airport today. Rumors that the Americans will take anyone that gets through so tens of thousands have arrived. pic.twitter.com/n9yKaf98TJ
— ian bremmer (@ianbremmer) August 20, 2021
After President Biden said earlier that Al-Qaida doesn't have a presence in Afghanistan, Pentagon Press Sec John Kirby says that they do in fact have a presence in Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/SSlFxthaMp
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) August 20, 2021
Taliban seizing Afghan-American's US passports outside Kabul airport https://t.co/pnLC0IqIIc pic.twitter.com/MfYoOOcQ68
— New York Post (@nypost) August 20, 2021
They’re wearing our clothes, using our weapons, driving our cars. https://t.co/jPLVxuENCT
— Marina Medvin 🇺🇸 (@MarinaMedvin) August 20, 2021
Guess he doesn't know how to tie his boots?Keegan99 said:They’re wearing our clothes, using our weapons, driving our cars. https://t.co/jPLVxuENCT
— Marina Medvin 🇺🇸 (@MarinaMedvin) August 20, 2021
thats why I'm not worried about the helos and planes left, they'll be giant planter boxes in 6 months.aggiehawg said:Guess he doesn't know how to tie his boots?Keegan99 said:They’re wearing our clothes, using our weapons, driving our cars. https://t.co/jPLVxuENCT
— Marina Medvin 🇺🇸 (@MarinaMedvin) August 20, 2021
Just thought he hasn't ever seen underwear either. Going commando in another man's clothes. Eeew!P.U.T.U said:
May be the first time he has shoes with laces
All members of the press.TChaney said:#BREAKING US troops exited Kabul airport to retrieve 169 people: Pentagon - AFP#BreakingNews #USA #Afganisthan #Talibans #Kabul
— International Leaks (@Internl_Leaks) August 20, 2021
I hope this is true.
AG 2000' said:All members of the press.TChaney said:#BREAKING US troops exited Kabul airport to retrieve 169 people: Pentagon - AFP#BreakingNews #USA #Afganisthan #Talibans #Kabul
— International Leaks (@Internl_Leaks) August 20, 2021
I hope this is true.
Is that true?Quote:
Khalid's family has applied for refugee status in the U.S. based on fear of persecution, but it's unclear how long that process might take or if they will be approved. Translators, interpreters and others who worked for the U.S. in Afghanistan are eligible to apply for special immigrant visas, but current Afghan military members or police officers are not, supporters said.
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In 2015, when Khalid lost part of his right leg in a rocket-propelled grenade attack, friends in the U.S. military helped get him medical care and a prosthetic leg outside the country. A month later, he was again leading special police operations in Afghanistan alongside the U.S., Green said.
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Khalid's supporters said it would have been unthinkable to leave him behind after his years of partnership with Americans.
Khalid came to the rescue in March 2013, when a special forces detachment in eastern Afghanistan's Wardak province suffered an insider attack. Someone dressed in an Afghan National Security Forces uniform opened fire, killing two Americans.
When the outpost was almost simultaneously attacked from the outside, a U.S. commander called on Khalid, who within minutes raced into the valley with a quick-reaction force to defend his American partners.
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After at least four attempts in as many days, the family finally was whisked away by helicopter Wednesday in a dramatic rescue called Operation Promise Kept carried out under cover of darkness by the U.S. military and its allies, said Robert McCreary, a former congressional chief of staff and White House official under President George W. Bush, who has worked with special forces in Afghanistan.
There's a reason they are being prioritized by the Biden Admin. Also a reason the press was rough on him today.aginlakeway said:AG 2000' said:All members of the press.TChaney said:#BREAKING US troops exited Kabul airport to retrieve 169 people: Pentagon - AFP#BreakingNews #USA #Afganisthan #Talibans #Kabul
— International Leaks (@Internl_Leaks) August 20, 2021
I hope this is true.
Unfortunately when the press leaves, the killing of Americans left behind may begin.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Officials: US helicopters ferried 96 Afghans for evacuation, signaling military flights occurring outside Kabul airport. https://t.co/Dog4UgC7tR pic.twitter.com/wmrBQlVIET
— James LaPorta (@JimLaPorta) August 20, 2021
The first half of the AP article just rehashes a lot of content that's already been discussed.Quote:
For those living in other cities and provinces outside Kabul, CIA case officers, special operation forces and agents from the Defense Intelligence Agency on the ground are gathering some U.S. citizens and Afghan nationals who worked for the U.S. at pre-determined pick-up sites.
The officials would not detail where these airlift sites were for security reasons. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss ongoing operations.
PsyOpsKeegan99 said:They’re wearing our clothes, using our weapons, driving our cars. https://t.co/jPLVxuENCT
— Marina Medvin 🇺🇸 (@MarinaMedvin) August 20, 2021
Welcome to the thread.sangria said:
Been following along all week and haven't had anything to contribute. Just ran across this:WASHINGTON (AP) — Officials: US helicopters ferried 96 Afghans for evacuation, signaling military flights occurring outside Kabul airport. https://t.co/Dog4UgC7tR pic.twitter.com/wmrBQlVIET
— James LaPorta (@JimLaPorta) August 20, 2021The first half of the AP article just rehashes a lot of content that's already been discussed.Quote:
For those living in other cities and provinces outside Kabul, CIA case officers, special operation forces and agents from the Defense Intelligence Agency on the ground are gathering some U.S. citizens and Afghan nationals who worked for the U.S. at pre-determined pick-up sites.
The officials would not detail where these airlift sites were for security reasons. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss ongoing operations.
