syria all in an effort to break isis' grip on raqqah, the u.s. will press for france and britain to send special forces to join with u.s. commandos due to arrive in northern syria at any time. the u.s. also hopes turkey will agree to let allies, not just the u.s., fly out of its air base to challenge isis' international networks. the u.s. also stepping up attacks on isis' oil infrastructure inside syria in the last few days, striking nearly 300 oil smuggling trucks in the eastern part of the country. barbara starr, cnn, the pentagon. lieutenant colonel rick francona joins us now, great to have you with us. how does having the aircraft carrier charles de gaulle aid in the fight against isis?