Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh announced that an unspecified number of U.S. troops have been given orders to prepare for deployment to the Middle East. Singh shared, “Secretary Austin increased the readiness of additional US forces to deploy, elevating our preparedness to respond to various contingencies.” “I’m just not going to get into specifics for [operational security] reasons, but these forces cover a wide range of capabilities and missions,” added Singh. The announcement by the Pentagon comes as Iran launched hundreds of ballistic missiles toward Israel. Yesterday: Biden answers “No” when he was asked if he’ll deploy more troops to the Middle East. Today: Pentagon announces that more U.S. troops are being deployed to the Middle East. Somebody’s running the country and it definitely it’s Joe Biden.pic.twitter.com/xhMIfnUS1w — Greg Price (@greg_price11) September 30, 2024 BREAKING: The Pentagon has deployed additional F-16, F-15, and F-35 aircraft to the Middle East. pic.twitter.com/tDuWFBzG9X — Frontline Focus (@Elite_OpsX) September 30, 2024 Check out what CNN reported: An unspecified number of troops in the US have been put on prepare to deploy orders, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said on Monday. “Secretary Austin increased the readiness of additional US forces to deploy, elevating our preparedness to respond to various contingencies,” she said. “I’m just not going to get into specifics for [operational security] reasons, but these forces cover a wide range of capabilities and missions.” Singh also said that additional air defense support going to the region, announced by the Pentagon on Sunday, are units previously scheduled to deploy that will now be joining units already there instead of replacing them. The reinforcement of air support capabilities, she said, includes “a certain number of units already deployed to the Middle East region that will be extended, and the forces due to rotate into theater to replace them will now instead augment the in-place forces already in the region.” It will include “an additional few thousand” service members in the region, she said. “I can tell you these augmented forces include F-16, F-15E, A-10, F-22 fighter aircraft and associated personnel,” Singh said. The increased presence will come from multiple fighter jet squadrons, Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh told reporters. https://t.co/RwnX9pOfAd — ABC7 Sarasota (@mysuncoast) September 30, 2024 Per The DoD: DEPUTY PRESS SECRETARY SABRINA SINGH: All right. Good morning, everyone. I do have quite a bit at the top, so bear with me and then happy to jump in and take questions. The Department continues to monitor the situation in the Middle East. Secretary Austin has been receiving updates from and providing guidance to his team on the latest developments in the region. He and Department leaders remain focused on the protection of U.S. citizens and forces in the region, the defense of Israel and the de-escalation of the situation through deterrence and diplomacy. To that end, as we highlighted in our statement over the weekend, the DOD has taken steps to further enhance the defense posture of US forces in the Middle East region to deter aggression and reduce the risk of a broader regional war. This includes Secretary Austin’s direction for the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike Group to remain in the CENTCOM AOR, as well as the reinforcement of our defensive air support capabilities. This includes a certain number of units already deployed to the Middle East region that will be extended, and the forces due to rotate into theater to replace them will now instead augment the in-place forces already in the region. Again, I won’t talk specific timelines or numbers for OpSec reasons, but I can tell you these augmented forces include F-16, F-15e, A-10, F-22 fighter aircraft and associated personnel. The Secretary also increased the readiness of additional US forces to deploy, elevating our preparedness to respond to various contingencies and DOD maintains robust and integrated air defense capabilities across the Middle East region, ensuring the protection of US forces operating in the region. RELATED REPORT: Why Have ALL 50 States Deployed National Guard Units Overseas? You learn something new every day… Until recently, I thought the National Guard was strictly a domestic operation designed to protect people here at home. While the Army, Navy and Air Force were designed to protect us in international conflict, I was always under the impression that the purpose of the National Guard was to make sure we had sufficient protections and help back here at home, if our military was deployed elsewhere. I was shocked to learn that is NOT the case. In fact, all 50 states have deployed troops overseas just within the last 4 years, with many currently deployed as we speak! Once again, it’s America LAST for the Biden Regime! Draining our resources and our treasure and sending them everywhere but the actual United States. This is so wrong! Here is a comprehensive list of all 50 states and where their National Guard units have deployed: 1. Alabama Deployment Focus: Middle East and Africa Recent Missions: Supporting Operation Spartan Shield in Kuwait and security operations in the Horn of Africa. 2. Alaska Deployment Focus: Asia-Pacific Recent Missions: Working closely with Mongolia as part of the State Partnership Program and supporting disaster relief efforts in the Pacific​( National Guard ). 3. Arizona Deployment Focus: Middle East Recent Missions: Arizona’s National Guard has provided troops to Kuwait for Operation Spartan Shield. 4. Arkansas Deployment Focus: Middle East Recent Missions: The Arkansas National Guard has contributed to operations in Iraq and Kuwait, particularly in logistics and sustainment roles​( Tennessee State Government – TN.gov )​( National Guard ). 5. California Deployment Focus: Europe and Africa Recent Missions: Supporting NATO efforts in Europe, especially in Romania, and assisting with humanitarian aid in Africa​( National Guard ). 6. Colorado Deployment Focus: Europe Recent Missions: Colorado’s National Guard has been involved in NATO exercises in Eastern Europe​( Defense.gov ). 7. Connecticut Deployment Focus: Middle East and Africa Recent Missions: Units have been deployed to Djibouti for security operations and supporting Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq​( National Guard ). 8. Delaware Deployment Focus: Europe Recent Missions: Delaware’s Air National Guard has participated in NATO operations, particularly involving airlift missions to Eastern Europe. 9. Florida Deployment Focus: Central America and Middle East Recent Missions: Florida’s National Guard has supported counter-drug operations in Central America and has participated in missions in the Middle East​( National Guard ). 10. Georgia Deployment Focus: Europe and Middle East Recent Missions: Georgia deployed over 1,000 troops to Europe and the Middle East for a combination of support operations and multinational exercises​( National Guard ). 11. Hawaii Deployment Focus: Asia-Pacific Recent Missions: Hawaii’s National Guard has been involved in Pacific-based training exercises and partnerships, particularly with Indonesia. 12. Idaho Deployment Focus: Europe and Africa Recent Missions: Deployed troops to Europe for Air Defender exercises and to Africa for African Lion exercises​( KTVB ). 13. Illinois Deployment Focus: Middle East and Africa Recent Missions: Illinois troops have been involved in Operation Spartan Shield and supporting operations in Djibouti​( National Guard ). 14. Indiana Deployment Focus: Middle East Recent Missions: Deployed 600 soldiers to the Middle East as part of Operation Spartan Shield in September 2024​( National Guard ). 15. Iowa Deployment Focus: Europe and Africa Recent Missions: Participating in multinational exercises, including NATO-led operations. 16. Kansas Deployment Focus: Europe Recent Missions: Kansas units have been actively involved in NATO training missions. 17. Kentucky Deployment Focus: Middle East Recent Missions: Supporting peacekeeping operations in Kosovo and Middle Eastern security efforts. 18. Louisiana Deployment Focus: Central and South America Recent Missions: Focused on disaster relief and counter-drug operations​( National Guard )​( Wikipedia ). 19. Maine Deployment Focus: Africa Recent Missions: Deployed personnel to Africa for security operations and training with African nations. 20. Maryland Deployment Focus: Europe and Middle East Recent Missions: Maryland’s National Guard has contributed to NATO exercises in Europe and provided combat support in the Middle East​( National Guard ). 21. Massachusetts Deployment Focus: Africa and Europe Recent Missions: Focused on peacekeeping and humanitarian missions in Africa, as well as NATO operations in Europe. 22. Michigan Deployment Focus: Europe and Africa Recent Missions: Deployed troops to Sierra Leone as part of the State Partnership Program and contributed to NATO missions​( National Guard ). 23. Minnesota Deployment Focus: Middle East Recent Missions: Deployed 550 soldiers to Kuwait in support of Operation Spartan Shield​( KARE 11 ). 24. Mississippi Deployment Focus: Middle East and Africa Recent Missions: Supporting ongoing missions in Africa and assisting with peacekeeping in the Middle East. 25. Missouri Deployment Focus: Europe and Middle East Recent Missions: Contributed to logistics support in both regions​( Wikipedia ). 26. Montana Deployment Focus: Middle East and Europe Recent Missions: Montana’s National Guard has been engaged in NATO training in Europe and deployed troops to the Middle East for support operations​( National Guard )​( Wikipedia ). 27. Nebraska Deployment Focus: Europe Recent Missions: Participated in NATO’s Ample Strike exercises and provided air refueling support for European missions​( National Guard ). 28. Nevada Deployment Focus: Asia-Pacific and Europe Recent Missions: Nevada Guard members have supported Pacific-based training exercises and European defense initiatives​( National Guard )​( National Guard ). 29. New Hampshire Deployment Focus: Middle East and Africa Recent Missions: New Hampshire Guard units have been deployed to support peacekeeping efforts in Africa and Middle Eastern operations​( National Guard ). 30. New Jersey Deployment Focus: Europe Recent Missions: New Jersey units have played a key role in NATO’s rotational presence in Europe​( National Guard ). 31. New Mexico Deployment Focus: Central America and Europe Recent Missions: Involved in humanitarian missions in Central America and NATO’s defense operations in Europe​( Defense.gov )​( National Guard ). 32. New York Deployment Focus: Europe and Africa Recent Missions: New York has contributed to peacekeeping missions in Africa and combat readiness efforts in Europe​( National Guard ). 33. North Carolina Deployment Focus: Europe and Middle East Recent Missions: North Carolina National Guard members have supported peacekeeping and training missions in Kosovo and NATO-led efforts in Eastern Europe​( National Guard )​( Wikipedia ). 34. North Dakota Deployment Focus: Middle East and Africa Recent Missions: North Dakota troops have supported operations in Africa and provided logistics support in the Middle East​( National Guard )​( National Guard ). 35. Ohio Deployment Focus: Europe and Africa Recent Missions: Ohio Guard units have been deployed to Europe to support NATO and contributed to peacekeeping efforts in Africa​( Defense.gov ). 36. Oklahoma Deployment Focus: Europe Recent Missions: Oklahoma National Guard has participated in multinational exercises in Europe, particularly focused on logistics and support operations​( National Guard ). 37. Oregon Deployment Focus: Kosovo and Europe Recent Missions: Oregon troops have been deployed to Kosovo as part of NATO peacekeeping operations​( National Guard ). 38. Pennsylvania Deployment Focus: Middle East and Europe Recent Missions: Pennsylvania National Guard units have been active in both the Middle East and Europe, focusing on NATO missions​( National Guard )​( Wikipedia ). 39. Rhode Island Deployment Focus: Africa and Europe Recent Missions: Rhode Island has supported humanitarian missions in Africa and participated in NATO exercises​( National Guard ). 40. South Carolina Deployment Focus: Middle East and Africa Recent Missions: South Carolina has contributed troops to peacekeeping operations in Africa and supported Middle Eastern security efforts​( Wikipedia ). 41. South Dakota Deployment Focus: Europe Recent Missions: South Dakota has participated in NATO-led operations and provided logistics support in Europe​( National Guard ). 42. Tennessee Deployment Focus: Middle East Recent Missions: Deployed over 700 soldiers as part of Operation Spartan Shield in the Middle East​( Tennessee State Government – TN.gov )​( Defense.gov ). 43. Texas Deployment Focus: Europe Recent Missions: Texas units have been involved in training exercises in Estonia as part of NATO efforts​( National Guard ). 44. Utah Deployment Focus: Middle East and Europe Recent Missions: Utah Guard members have participated in Operation Spartan Shield and NATO defense initiatives​( National Guard )​( National Guard ). 45. Vermont Deployment Focus: Africa Recent Missions: Vermont has contributed to peacekeeping and security operations in Africa, working closely with U.S. Africa Command​( National Guard )​( National Guard ). 46. Virginia Deployment Focus: Asia-Pacific and Europe Recent Missions: Virginia units have participated in multinational exercises in South Korea and training missions in Europe​( National Guard )​( National Guard ). 47. Washington Deployment Focus: Asia-Pacific Recent Missions: Washington National Guard units have been involved in Pacific defense operations, focusing on partnerships with Asian nations​( National Guard )​( National Guard ). 48. West Virginia Deployment Focus: Middle East Recent Missions: West Virginia has supported combat operations in the Middle East and contributed to multinational training​( National Guard ). 49. Wisconsin Deployment Focus: Middle East and Africa Recent Missions: Wisconsin has deployed over 300 soldiers to the Horn of Africa and the Middle East​( National Guard )​( National Guard ). 50. Wyoming Deployment Focus: Europe Recent Missions: Wyoming units have supported NATO operations and provided logistics support in Europe​( National Guard )​( National Guard ). When I pressed ChatGPT on the primary mission for the Guard, it admitted the primary mission was to protect the homeland and respond to domestic emergencies, but we have clearly strayed far from that stated mission: Yes, the National Guard’s primary mission is to protect the homeland and respond to domestic emergencies, disasters, and other critical needs within the United States. This mission stems from the historical roots of the National Guard as a state-based militia, designed to assist governors in managing state emergencies, such as hurricanes, floods, fires, civil disturbances, and more​. The National Guard operates under a dual state and federal mission, meaning that while it is primarily designed to protect the interests of individual states and respond to domestic crises, it can also be federalized by the President to support broader national defense missions. When activated for federal service, the National Guard is deployed alongside the active-duty military to support U.S. interests abroad, contributing to global operations such as combat missions, peacekeeping, and humanitarian aid. This flexibility is part of the Guard’s unique role in the U.S. military structure​. While the National Guard is crucial for domestic operations, global deployments allow the Guard to support U.S. national security interests by participating in international operations and defense collaborations, often in partnership with NATO and other allies. These missions enhance the Guard’s readiness, provide vital training, and contribute to global stability, which in turn helps safeguard the U.S. at home by addressing threats abroad before they reach American shores. Did you know this was happening? Folks, fixing this Country isn’t all that hard…you start with absolute NONSENSE like this…. The freaking NATIONAL Guard of Alabama does not need to be patrolling the “Horn of Africa” whatever the hell that even means! There are literally only two words in the name: NATIONAL-GUARD In other words, Guard OUR Nation! And they have completely screwed that up! Sorry folks, this really fires me up….I am so sick of paying sky high taxes so that we can send the fucking Alabama National Guard to go patrol the “Horn of Africa”! Seriously, are you kidding me with this? Is someone pranking me on hidden camera? This. Is. INSANE! America is not the policeman of the world. Every single last troop and dollar of the National Guard that is deployed one inch beyond our physical borders should be recalled immediately and those expenses instantly slashed from all budgets. What the hell is wrong with our leaders? Spending our tax dollars to send the Alabama National Guard to go patrol the Horn of Africa? This is insane! Either our leaders are completely asleep at the wheel or they are corrupt. My money is on the latter.