Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, talk with reporters at the Pentagon, June 26, 2013. Hagel announced that President Barack Obama has nominated both Dempsey and Navy Adm. James A. Winnefeld Jr., vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to second terms. DOD photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo
US Ready To Implement No Fly Zone In Syria: Pentagon -- Business Standard/PTI
US forces are ready to implement a no fly zone in Syria if it is asked to do so, but it would be difficult because the Syrian air defense system is sophisticated and dense, a top Pentagon official said.
"A no-fly zone is just one option of many that we have analyzed and prepared. It will be difficult because the Syrian air defense system is sophisticated and it's dense," said Gen Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff with the US Defence Secretary, Chuck Hagel present with him.
"As I've said many times, if that is a decision that the nation takes, that we want to impose a no-fly zone, we'll make it happen.
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My Comment: A month ago President Obama requested plans for a no-fly zone over Syria. And even though the Pentagon has always voiced it's doubts .... it looks like the U.S. is preparing to impose one.
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