The Pentagon warned the Syrian government against carrying out airstrikes near U.S. and allied personnel Friday, one day after attacks caused the U.S. to scramble jets to protect special operations forces. Navy Capt. Jeff Davis said the U.S. has increased combat air patrols in that area and has warned Syria that America will defend coalition troops. He also said he believes this is the first time the U.S. has scrambled aircraft in response to an incident like this involving Syrian government bombings. "We view instances that place coalition personnel at risk with the utmost seriousness, and we do have the inherent right of self-defense," Davis said. Read more http://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/0...ikes-land-near-special-operations-forces.html