In regards to people questioning why the US Navy and friends haven't swooped in yet, it is a question of logistics. Contrary to cinematic portrayal, an endeavou

In regards to people questioning why the US Navy and friends haven't swooped in yet, it is a question of logistics. Contrary to cinematic portrayal, an endeavour of this magnitude requires a ton of planning and legal acrobatics, not to mention hiring and deploying contractors. A worthy read on this subject is Shield and Sword, an account of the US Navy in Gulf War I.