larry johnson makes some good points about boots on the ground;

 

 As of March 20, 2026, the United States has ordered two Marine Expeditionary Units (MEUs) to the Arabian Sea/Middle East region amid the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran (Operation Epic Fury, started February 28, 2026). Why is the Trump administration announcing this when it is at war with Iran. Normally, a commander wants to hide their troop movements. This is either criminal negligence on the part of Trump’s Department of War or it is part of a deception operation. Let’s first look at their composition and expected arrival time in theater:.......more........