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Operational Costs and Deployment of U.S. Forces in Middle East

2 reports, 2 independent Updated Sep 22
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Assessments of the Middle East conflict indicate significant operational costs for the U.S. military. Since the conflict began, the U.S. has deployed 46 ships and four carrier air wings to the region, including the USS Abraham Lincoln, which made a stop in Guam. At least 28 Navy ships have rotated through the current U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, accruing over $2 billion in operating costs, which have since topped $7.1 billion since the naval buildup in January.

From guampdn.com

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The renewed operational demands on the fleet are noted as U.S. forces conduct operations against Iran. Concurrently, the Department of Defense is reportedly reposturing assets away from the Asia-Pacific, including the Seventh Fleet based in Guam and Japan.

From guampdn.com, defensenews.com

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  • Middle EastGeopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran

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