U.S. Navy's Twin Aircraft Carriers Continue to Cruise the Asia-Pacific Region: Strategic Adjustment and a New Posture for Regional Security
Recently, according to information disclosed on the website of the U.S. Naval Institute, the U.S. Navy's CVN71 Roosevelt and CVN76 Roosevelt and CVN76 Ronald Reagan aircraft carriers have been on a continuous mission in the Asia-Pacific region for more than a month.
This pattern of long-term deployment is extremely rare and has attracted widespread attention from the international community.
Normally, when the U.S. military launches a foreign military operation, it will deploy multiple aircraft carriers in the same area.
This time, the US twin aircraft carriers conducted a long-term combat cruise in the waters of the Ryukyu Sea, that is, the waters of the western Pacific between the first and second island chains.
Undoubtedly, it has sent a clear signal to the outside world: The United States is continuously strengthening its strategic importance and military presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
Adjustment of force deployment in the Asia-Pacific region: replicating the rhythm of the Russia-Ukraine conflict?
Against the backdrop of the current complex international situation, this major deployment adjustment of the US Navy in the Asia-Pacific region not only echoes the geopolitical pattern of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, but is also likely to indicate the strategic intentions of the United States in the Asia-Pacific region.
At the same time, the Japanese media revealed the Pentagon's plan to adjust the deployment of troops in the Asia-Pacific region, which seems to be quite similar to the current pace of international conflicts, further exacerbating tensions in the region.
According to in-depth reports, the Pentagon has developed plans to evacuate part of the US military from the Ryukyus, in particular, to transfer 4000 members of the Marine Corps to Guam.
As an important US military base in the Asia-Pacific region, Guam has established a complete Marine Corps facility that is sufficient to accommodate more military personnel.
In addition, in order to strengthen Guam's defense capability, the United States also plans to deploy an advanced land-based Aegis anti-missile system at the base to enhance its air defense and anti-missile capabilities.
Front-line deployment reduction: strategic adjustment and risk prevention
The Pentagon's troop adjustment plan shows that it is working to reduce its "forward deployment" in the Asia-Pacific region.
This strategic realignment may be aimed at avoiding becoming a prime target in a potential conflict.
Obviously, the Pentagon is deeply aware that in any conflict in the Asia-Pacific region, US military bases located in the first island chain will bear the brunt of the attack.
Thus, by reducing its military presence in the region, the United States aims to reduce the risk of itself being targeted.
In addition to the 4,000 troops being evacuated from the Ryukyus, the U.S. military plans to evacuate more than 5,000 military personnel from Japan, which will significantly reduce the size of the permanent garrison in the first island chain.
According to the latest figures, the United States currently has a total of 50,000 permanent troop deployments in Japan and the Ryukyus, but that number is expected to plummet to about 4,000 by 2028.
This large-scale readjustment of forces not only shows the reassessment of the strategic posture of the United States in the Asia-Pacific region, but also reflects its deep concern about the future security environment.
Reduced Fighter Deployment: A Strategic Shift in Air Power
At the same time, the deployment of fighter jets in the US Air Force is also undergoing major adjustments.
According to authoritative sources, since the end of 2022, the US Air Force has begun to gradually reduce the deployment of F-15C/D fighter jets at the Kadena base in the Ryukyus.
The evacuation process is expected to result in the departure of more than 50 F-15C/D fighters from the Ryukyus, and the Pentagon has not yet announced a specific replacement.
This dynamic may suggest that the U.S. Air Force is considering abandoning its plans for a permanent fighter deployment at Kadena Base, thereby strategically shifting and redistributing its air forces.
Analysts believe that the withdrawal plan of US troops from the first island chain is actually actively preparing for a possible regional conflict.
As an important base of the US military in the Asia-Pacific region, Guam has a number of military bases, so it has a strong counterattack capability.
Through this force adjustment, the US military will not only be able to reduce losses in a potential conflict, but also maintain sufficient strategic deterrence and be ready to counterattack at any time.
"Retreat as Advance": Strategic Deterrence and Regional Balance of the US Military
It is worth noting that the withdrawal of US troops from the first island chain is not a simple retreat, but a strategic layout of "retreating as advance".
This strategy allows the U.S. military to continue to maintain a strong deterrent to the Asia-Pacific region through bases in Australia and Hawaii.
At the same time, this deployment would allow the U.S. military to carry out long-range covert raid missions while avoiding the risk of possible destruction of bases in close proximity.
Therefore, we must maintain a high degree of vigilance against this series of developments of the US military in the Asia-Pacific region and pay close attention to its subsequent developments.
The United States has been trying to replicate the tactics of the Ukraine crisis in the Asia-Pacific region, strengthening its influence in the region by constantly arming its allies and partners.
This deliberate behavior not only exacerbates tensions in the region, but also highlights the sinister intentions of the United States to seek its own interests by creating tensions.
Under the current complex and volatile international situation, all countries should remain calm and exercise restraint and jointly safeguard regional peace and stability through dialogue and cooperation.
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