U.S. Marines assigned to Littoral Combat Force-24, approach a UH-1Y Venom helicopter during a maritime interdiction rehearsal aboard USS Fort Lauderdale, while underway in the Caribbean Sea, on May 22, 2026. U.S. Marine CorpsA force of about 1,300 U.S. Marines and sailors has begun operating in the Caribbean Sea, joining a larger U.S. force presence in the area.The deployment expands on existing U.S. military operations in the region and comes at a period of rising U.S. diplomatic pressure on Cuba.
1,300 More US Marines, Sailors Join Caribbean Buildup as Pressure on Cuba Mounts
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