The U.S. is shifting the combat role to Britain, France and other NATO allies, but American air power is still in demand. Air Force AC-130 gunships and A-10 Thunderbolts and Marine Corps AV-8B Harriers will continue to attack Gadhafi's troops and other sites through Monday evening. These aircraft are among the most precise in the American arsenal.
After Saturday, no U.S. combat aircraft were to fly strike missions over Libya unless NATO officials specifically asked and authorities in Washington gave their approval.
President Obama did promise a fast turnover to NATO. Want to see it again?
Seriously, though, cloud cover hampered our allies and Khaddafi's forces took advantage of the cover to move forces toward Burayqah and Ras Lanouf. So the American boys are back in town--for a bit.
So clouds are Khaddafi's own no-fly zone? This is going to work out just swell.
