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Old 21st January 2026 | 07:28
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Anything else going on for a deployment this size?

Multiple KC-135R “Stratotanker” Aerial-Refueling Tankers with the U.S. Air Force have taken off from bases in California and Maine this afternoon heading east, preparing to cross the Atlantic towards Europe, with several destined for Morón Air Base in Spain.


​​​​​​​This was wild to see today as two B2 bombers flew over Missouri hauling east!
​​​​​​​Two B-2’s spotted over Northern Illinois heading northeast today. I wonder what they’re practicing for⁉️
Plus, 2 days ago.

​​​​​​​Significant movement of 12 F-15E's 🇺🇸 and supporting GOLD tankers towards the Middle East this morning, the F-15s from RAF Lakenheath



​​​​​​​The USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (CSG-3/ABECSG) turned off AIS overnight. Last known position puts her heading west out of Malacca into the Bay of Bengal/Indian Ocean. CSG-3 is on track to make CENTCOM by 22-23JAN26 & the N. Arabian Sea by 24JAN26.
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​​​​​​​BREAKING: THE MIDDLE EAST IS BRACING FOR IMPACT

The United States is rapidly assembling serious military firepower across the region — and all eyes are now on President Trump.

According to multiple reports, Washington is building a posture that gives Trump maximum flexibility — from deterrence to full offensive strike options against Iran.

Here’s what’s unfolding:

The USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group has turned west from the Indo-Pacific and is now moving toward the Middle East

12 F-15 fighter jets have arrived in Jordan in the past 24 hours

Additional air defense systems, aircraft, and naval assets are expected to deploy in the coming days

This is not routine movement.
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