Pentagon Prepares for A Long War Against The Islamic State In Syria And Iraq

President Barack Obama, center, addresses the media after meeting with Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, left, Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, right, and combatant commanders at the Pentagon, Oct. 8, 2014. DoD photo by Glenn Fawcett

WNU Editor: This analysis from Roberg Burns and Lolita C. Baldor from the AP is a depressing read .... US military sees long haul ahead for war with IS .