the "uss truckston." the order was meant to provide the president with "additional flexibility, should military options be required to protect american lives, citizens and interests in iraq." that's according to a statement put out by pentagon press secretary rear admiral john kirby. the president has been spending father's day weekend in california but asked his national security team to work all week to understand come up with a range of options to try to help iraq push back this insurgent force. the options do not include u.s. ground troops but they could include air strikes and this ship "the bush" can be used for air strikes and also use its helicopters to help evacuate americans if needed and also to conduct reconnaissance and surveillance missions. but the president is under growing pressure at home from some members of congress who want him to act quickly to help iraq. senator mitch mcconnell called on the admission saturday to quickly help the iraqi