The bipartisan Iraq Study Group publicly released its report as promised Wednesday, and the bottom line is: “There is no magic formula to solve the problems of Iraq. However, there are actions that can be taken to improve the situation.” In its 160-page report, the ISG calls the situation “grave and deteriorating” says there must be “new and enhanced diplomatic and political efforts in Iraq and the region … and a change in the primary mission of US forces in Iraq.”
Air Force depots are not typically meant for quick repair jobs, but during Operation Epic Fury, the service moved some of its stateside heavy maintenance capability forward to fix battle-damaged aircraft closer to the fight.
