buildup

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The U.S. troops and weapons buildup in the Middle East is also shifting priorities.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The U.S. military buildup in the Mideast came as fighting continued to escalate in the Persian Gulf region on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The troop buildup could give the U.S. added leverage while preparing for more decisive action if diplomacy stalls, current and former officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The chart tells the story, finding the buildup of cash is nowhere near that which followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

The platoon had been working an AO out in the foothills west of Quang Ngai City, and for some time they’d been receiving intelligence about an NVA buildup in the area.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien