More On Deployment

Shanahan announced the move Friday to "safeguard U.S. forces given the ongoing threat posed by Iranian forces."

The Navy's quick response to warnings from Iran shows a new deployment model meant to keep adversaries guessing is working.

Capt. Brian Coleman, commanding officer of Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, returned from Afghanistan last week.

U.S. Army brigade combat teams will deploy this summer to Afghanistan, Iraq and Korea to participate in ongoing rotations.

The Essex Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit just wrapped up a deployment.

About 400 U.S. troops will stay in Syria, split between the northeast and a base near the Jordanian border.

Those who have been unable to deploy for 12 consecutive months will be flagged for separation consideration.

New deployment locations and rotations in Asia could be on the way.