Are you referring to the special forces unit stationed at Sigonella that was part of Operation Jukebox Lotus?Pilots on strip alert less than an hour away. Troops who were alerted in Italy, less than 2 hours away. They were ordered to stand down. That's been verified.Your conclusion is speculation. What is important is that manpower we had didn't show up to fight. That is inexcusable and innocent Americans died horrible deaths because of it. Yeah I know. It was only four and you didn't know them so 'Meh'.
What "manpower" are you referring to, that didn't show up? Thanks.
Could be. The F-16s could keep Abdul busy till the reaction force arrived.