The U.S. is entering the endgame of its military buildup in the Caribbean, moving high-value assets critical for combat ops into SOUTHCOM.
- Deploying additional strike and electronic attack aircraft, including VANG F-35As and VAQ 132 Growlers.
- Repositioning USAF assets from CENTCOM and INDOPACOM, such as Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) HH-60W Jolly Green II helos and HC-130J aircraft.
- Six KC-135 air-refueling tankers forward deployed to the Dominican Republic.
- MQ-4C Triton drone confirmed conducting ops in the AOR.
- Advanced AN/TPS-80 radar set up in Trinidad & Tobago.
+ Carrying out more frequent flight ops in closer proximity to mainland Venezuela.
The Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group, following a 5-day port call in the USVI, is operating in the central Caribbean.
If the rumor that "Maduro will be out by Christmas" holds, expect a decision to be made soon (if it hasn't already). Details and sources below.
REMINDER: All U.S. Citizens urged to depart Venezuela IMMEDIATELY:
