The outgoing chairman of the House Armed Services Committee has the answer to what ails operations in Iraq and he calls it “Go Iraqi.” In a new statement, Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.), says, “More troops is the answer in Baghdad, but they don’t have to be American troops.” Hunter now believes it is time to send “all of the trained Iraqi battalions into the fight.” He says that 27 of these trained battalions are stationed in the most peaceful areas. Hunter also notes that “nothing matures a military unit quicker than being deployed into actual combat operations.” Reportedly among options currently under review at the Pentagon is one to deploy more American forces, and at least one key Republican, Sen. John McCain, believes that is a must for the short term.
Work Has Begun to Adapt Qatari 747 to Fly as Air Force One
Sept. 15, 2025
The Air Force has started modifying a Boeing 747 donated by Qatar for "executive airlift," a spokesperson said Sept. 15. President Donald Trump has said he wants to fly the jet as “Air Force One” since new presidential transports, held up by delays, won't be ready until after his term…
