Iraqi ground attacks prompt US to airlift supplies

[NNN0LHI]

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N14664319.htm

WASHINGTON, Dec 14 (Reuters) - The deadly attacks against U.S. forces on Iraqi highways have prompted the Air Force to airlift cargo to American troops on the most dangerous routes.

The U.S. military runs about 250 convoys daily involving up to 3,000 vehicles to supply and equip its troops in Iraq, but guerrillas have repeatedly attacked and ambushed them, often using roadside bombs to target unarmored fuel trucks and other vehicles.

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. John Jumper said on Tuesday the Air Force has now begun flying C-130s to transport cargo above the most dangerous routes.

He said he initiated the move after visiting Iraq in November when he was frustrated at a lack of communication between air and land military commanders to address the attacks.

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[nadinbrzezinski]

1. But we are winning right?

Right....

This means we do not have strategic control of ground based supply lanes... and using the AF to do this will ONLY increase the cost of running this war exponentially.

[NNN0LHI]

3. But the story is written as a "good news" report from Iraq if you notice

Like oh yea, everything is really shaping up over here now. We got them on the run.

Don

[Stella_Artois]

2. Jeez this is not good news

The road to Bhagdad Airport has been a no go for British embassy staff for weeks.

Now the military can't even use some roads ?

Its mission accomplished alright, for the terrorists.

[Spinzonner]

4. And now the insurgents will haul out their cache of Stingers

[Tempest]

5. Mission Accomplished!

No, wait.

Catastrophic Success!

No, wait.

The insurgent's back is broken!

No, wait.

...

[daleo]

6. Resupply by air, probably not a great sign for Bush

Stalingrad
Dien Bien Phu
Khe Sanh

The Berlin Airlift worked though.

[catnhatnh]

7. Children...

...can you spell "Firebase"???