Even in a “focused strike”...there are cia or boots on the ground to make certain of the targets.
As for your sister being upset her friend might go to Syria.......well, all the men in my family have served and it goes with the terrority of having soldiers in ones family. You never know where you may be called to go..but you go and family members deal with it among themselves.
I’ve read some 2 to thousands may end up over there....you have to remember..if Obma strikes...no matter how focused...he’s going to prepare for the worst possible retaliation...that could mean boots ont the ground.
That’s why he’s going to Congress IMO...getting their approval means he can enlarge and increase the objectives...and strikes..etc.etc.
Your friend needs to just remember this goes with the terrority of being a soldiers wife or family...and even friends...hard but that’s the price.
My son had special services... we never knew where he was or when he’d be back...and little lead time when called.
Thanks for the reply. As a Marine Mom (Ret. after 14 yrs) I am very familiar with the goings on of the military. I just didn’t get the whole thing about Obie saying NO boots on the ground. Airstrike only. But duhhh, he is the biggest liar going. Should have known better.