US Army Forward Operating Base (FOB) Conair, located on the outskirts of the town of Baalbek, is currently under heavy attack by insurgent forces. The insurgents have launched a coordinated assault involving infantry units and vehicles equipped with mounted weapons. The situation is critical, as FOB Conair is reporting sustained mortar fire that is increasingly accurate, threatening the integrity of the base and the lives of its personnel. No other air units are avialable to respond.
