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The long deployment

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Aug 8, 2000, will mark the decade-long presence of the US Air Force (USAF) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The enforcement of Southern Watch, which restricts the movement of Iraqi air forces in southern Iraq, has resulted in over 200,000 sorties by the USAF against Iraqi targets. Aside from its major impact on scarce USAF resources, the decade-long deployment has also resulted in the highest combat-readiness level of the air service in peacetime.

Saudi Arabia, International politics, Military Forces Abroad, Armed forces

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Dragon, eagle and rising sun

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The expanding role of the self-defense forces marks a significant role in the modernization of the aggressive military program in Japan. Japan is recalculating its strategy against China by improving its nuclear power projections and by expanding military capabilities.

China, Japan, National Security, Military Exercises & Maneuvers, Military Action, Chinese foreign relations, Japanese foreign relations, Military operations, Strategic aspects, Military maneuvers, China. People's Liberation Army, Japan. Army

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Are we wearing out the Guard and Reserve?

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The demands of the post-Cold War era are increasing the use of National Guard and Air Force Reserve troops in peacekeeping and combat roles. The strains that this change has caused are discussed, and future plans are reviewed.

United States, Management, United States. Department of Defense, United States. Army. National Guard, United States. Air Force. Reserve

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