The fall of the brutal Assad regime marks a critical opportunity for the United States to remove itself entirely from Syria, avoiding entanglement in further war.
American troops have been in Syria for the past decade with the primary objective of defeating the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), a goal which has effectively been fulfilled since March of 2019 when the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) raised victory flags over the caliphate’s last stronghold. That same year, then-President Donald Trump ordered the withdrawal of remaining troops from Syria, aligning with his rhetoric regarding ending “endless wars” and prioritizing America’s vital interests. Trump did not follow through on this order due to opposition from within his cabinet. Thus, despite achieving the main objective of eliminating the threat posed by ISIS, about 2,000 U.S. military personnel remain in Syria, a number that was only recently revealed by the Pentagon.
Now that Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) fighters have effectively driven out the authoritarian Assad regime, the argument for U.S. retrenchment from Syria is more pertinent than ever.
As regional actors clearly have a much greater stake in Syria’s future, the U.S. would do well to remove its military personnel before they get caught in the crossfire. Three U.S. troops were killed in January 2024 in a drone attack on a U.S. base near Jordan’s border with Syria by Islamic Resistance in Iraq. Yet, U.S. troops remain exposed to flashpoints of escalatory fighting near the Euphrates River, where Iranian-backed militias have historically been active. Amidst the chaos in Syria, U.S. troops remain sitting ducks with little to no reason for being there.
Additionally, Washington’s NATO treaty ally Turkey has recently launched attacks on Kurdish groups in Syria, with which U.S. troops fought to combat ISIS. With Israel installing troops in southern Syria through what it calls a temporary defensive position, there is no coherent reason for the United States to maintain forces in what could become a proxy war battleground. Washington can take a hands-off approach and acknowledge the futility of preserving a remnant of the global war on terror. […]
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Why One Survival Food Company Shines Above the Rest
Let’s be real. “Prepper Food” or “Survival Food” is generally awful. The vast majority of companies that push their cans, bags, or buckets desperately hope that their customers never try them and stick them in the closet or pantry instead. Why? Because if the first time they try them is after the crap hits the fan, they’ll be too shaken to call and complain about the quality.
It’s true. Most long-term storage food is made with the cheapest possible ingredients with limited taste and even less nutritional value. This is why they tout calories so much. Sure, they provide calories but does anyone really want to go into the apocalypse with food their family can’t stand?
This is what prompted the Llewellyns to launch Heaven’s Harvest. They bought survival food from multiple companies and determined they couldn’t imagine being stuck in an extended emergency with such low-quality food. They quickly discovered that freeze drying food for long-term storage doesn’t have to mean sacrificing flavor, consistency, or nutrition.
Their ingredients are all-American. In fact, they’re locally sourced and all-natural! This allows their products to be the highest quality on the market, so good that their customers often break open a bag in a pinch to eat because they want to, not just because they have to due to an emergency.
At Heaven’s Harvest, their only focus is amazing food. They don’t sell bugout bags, solar chargers, or multitools. They have one mission – feeding Americans in times of crisis.
What they DO offer is the ability for people to thrive in times of greatest need. On top of long-term storage food, they offer seeds to help Americans for the truly long-term. They want them to grow their own food if possible which is why they offer only Heirloom, Non-GMO, Non-Hybrid, Open-Pollinated seeds so their customers can build permanent food security on their own property.
