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US boosts ‘defensive’ air support and hikes troops’ readiness to deploy for Middle East

[IsraelTimes] US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has authorized the military to reinforce its presence in the Middle East with “defensive” air-support capabilities and put other forces on a heightened readiness status, the Pentagon says.

Austin has “increased the readiness of additional US forces to deploy, elevating our preparedness to respond to various contingencies,” Pentagon spokesman Air Force Major General Patrick Ryder says in a statement.

The statement does not detail what new aircraft will be deploying to the region.

“Secretary Austin made clear that should Iran, its partners, or its proxies use this moment to target American personnel or interests in the region, the United States will take every necessary measure to defend our people,” Ryder adds.

Subsequently he shared details, reported Fox News, courtesy of Skidmark in comments:

He said Austin "directed that the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (CSG) remain in the US Centcom theater and that the USS Wasp Amphibious Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit (ARG/MEU) will continue to operate in the Eastern Mediterranean." The afloat posture, Ryder said, "is complemented by DoD’s elevated fighter and attack squadron presence, including F-22, F-15E, F-16, and A-10 aircraft, and we will further reinforce our defensive air-support capabilities in the coming days."

Posted by trailing wife 2024-09-30 2024-09-30 00:11|| || Front Page|| [11136 views ] Top

#1 Defensive doesn't win wars.

Posted by Grom the Reflective 2024-09-30 03:29|| 2024-09-30 03:29|| Front Page Top

#2 There's a great need for hostages in the near future...

Posted by ed in texas 2024-09-30 09:35|| 2024-09-30 09:35|| Front Page Top

#3 So, increased staffing of support contractors.

Posted by Skidmark 2024-09-30 09:41|| 2024-09-30 09:41|| Front Page Top

#4 700 Tennessee National Guard were deployed to Kuwait. 101st Airborne deployed as well.

Posted by Deacon Blues 2024-09-30 12:52|| 2024-09-30 12:52|| Front Page Top

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