Pentagon sending more than 4,000 Marines, sailors to Middle East as buildup ramps up

The U.S. military is deploying a significant force to the Middle East, with thousands of Marines and sailors aboard three warships heading to the Central Command region. The move follows a broader Navy buildup in the area, as the USS Makin Island—an amphibious assault ship—departs from its West Coast base. The deployment signals heightened military activity in a volatile region, though officials have not yet clarified the mission’s specific objectives. The reinforcement comes amid ongoing tensions and shifting geopolitical dynamics in the area.

The Pentagon is sending more than 4,000 Marines and sailors aboard three warships to the Middle East as the Navy buildup ramps up in the U.S. Central Command (Centcom) theater.  The USS Makin Island, a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship, the flagship vessel of the amphibious readiness group, was spotted departing San Diego on Monday.  The...