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The US military's surge in the Middle East is creating long-term readiness and cost challenges, risking future operations and straining resources already stretched thin by global threats.

Summary

  1. Unplanned deployments impact future military readiness.
  2. Escalation with Hezbollah risks broader regional conflict.
  3. US forces must balance Middle East and Indo-Pacific crises.
  4. Carrier rotations extend beyond scheduled deployments.
  5. Bill for surge operations likely to be $2-3 billion.
READ: What will the surge of US forces to the Middle East cost the military?

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