Central Command: US Ground Troops Now in Middle East

1 sourceUpdated Mar 29, 2026

Operation Epic Fury has entered a new phase as 3,500 sailors and Marines have arrived in the Middle East. U.S. Central Command made the announcement Saturday and comes on the heels of President Donald Trump declaring…

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