Air Force fighters were called on again to perform precision air strikes in Iraq, according to US Central Air Forces. F-16s launched precision guided munitions, striking a building used by anti-Iraqi forces in the vicinity of Karabilah. While, F-15s struck buildings in Balad used by anti-Iraqi forces with PGMs.
The ongoing government shutdown has not slowed progress on the Joint Advanced Tactical Missile, a congressional official said, correcting a previous statement from lawmakers about the secretive program.
