Photos of Strykers and up-armored Humvees flying U.S. flags were posted on social media over the weekend after the U.S. regional command confirmed that Special Forces troops in northeastern Syria had moved toward Manbij. Photo via Twitter
DoD Buzz: US Stryker Combat Vehicles Seen Near Syrian Flashpoint Town
U.S. Stryker combat vehicles have been spotted in northeastern Syria, where special operations troops have been on the move to head off potential clashes among a number of rival forces converging on the flashpoint town of Manbij.
Photos of the eight-wheeled Strykers and up-armored Humvees flying U.S. flags were posted on social media over the weekend after the U.S. regional command confirmed that elements of the 500 mostly Special Forces troops in northeastern Syria had moved toward Manbij.
The presence of the armored Strykers in Syria had not previously been known, but Army Gen. Joseph Votel, commander of U.S. Central Command, said on a visit last month that the U.S. was considering moving artillery and other heavy equipment into the country to aid local partners in an eventual assault on the ISIS stronghold of Raqqa, about 71 miles southeast of Manbij.
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Stars and Stripes in Syria: Convoy of American tanks rolls through war-torn country as 500 US special forces troops join battle against ISIS on the ground -- Daily Mail
Flag-Flying U.S. Forces Begin New Overt Mission in Syria -- US News and World Report
US sends extra troops into Syrian city of Manbij -- AFP
U.S. military deploys forces in Syria's Manbij in new effort -- Reuters
US troops spotted in armored convoy near Manbij, Syria (VIDEO) -- RT
US special operations' new mission in Syria: Keep Kurds from killing each other -- Washington Examiner
US Builds Up Base In Syria Before Push On ISIS Capital [Pictures] -- Daily Caller
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