US Military Plans to Maintain Large Presence in the Caribbean Through 2028, Leaked Documents Reveal
The US military is preparing for a prolonged presence in the Caribbean, with leaked documents suggesting that troops will remain in the region until at least 2028. The plans come as tensions between Washington and Venezuela continue to escalate.
According to the documents, which were reviewed by The Intercept, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has awarded contracts for food supplies to be delivered to various branches of the US military operating in Puerto Rico. The deliveries are expected to take place over several years, with a total of tens of thousands of pounds of baked goods scheduled for delivery between November 2025 and November 2028.
The logistics of these deliveries suggest that the Pentagon is planning for a sustained presence in the Caribbean, with some analysts describing it as "significant" and "long-term". The scale of the operations is striking, with the DLA requiring significant resources to stockpile food for thousands of troops.
The military buildup in the Caribbean has been ongoing since the summer, with the deployment of 15,000 troops to the region. The largest naval flotilla in the Caribbean since the Cold War has included five warships and a nuclear submarine, including the USS Gerald R Ford, which is the newest and most powerful aircraft carrier in the US fleet.
While the exact nature of the operations remains unclear, analysts point to increased tensions with Venezuela as a key factor. The Trump administration has secretly declared a "non-international armed conflict" with 24 cartels, gangs, and armed groups, including Cártel de los Soles, which is said to be led by Nicolas Maduro.
Critics argue that these plans could mark the beginning of an escalation between Washington and Caracas. The Pentagon has thus far refused to comment on the nature of its operations in the Caribbean or the scale of the military buildup.
The US military is preparing for a prolonged presence in the Caribbean, with leaked documents suggesting that troops will remain in the region until at least 2028. The plans come as tensions between Washington and Venezuela continue to escalate.
According to the documents, which were reviewed by The Intercept, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has awarded contracts for food supplies to be delivered to various branches of the US military operating in Puerto Rico. The deliveries are expected to take place over several years, with a total of tens of thousands of pounds of baked goods scheduled for delivery between November 2025 and November 2028.
The logistics of these deliveries suggest that the Pentagon is planning for a sustained presence in the Caribbean, with some analysts describing it as "significant" and "long-term". The scale of the operations is striking, with the DLA requiring significant resources to stockpile food for thousands of troops.
The military buildup in the Caribbean has been ongoing since the summer, with the deployment of 15,000 troops to the region. The largest naval flotilla in the Caribbean since the Cold War has included five warships and a nuclear submarine, including the USS Gerald R Ford, which is the newest and most powerful aircraft carrier in the US fleet.
While the exact nature of the operations remains unclear, analysts point to increased tensions with Venezuela as a key factor. The Trump administration has secretly declared a "non-international armed conflict" with 24 cartels, gangs, and armed groups, including Cártel de los Soles, which is said to be led by Nicolas Maduro.
Critics argue that these plans could mark the beginning of an escalation between Washington and Caracas. The Pentagon has thus far refused to comment on the nature of its operations in the Caribbean or the scale of the military buildup.
I'm a bit concerned about this, you know? Like, what's really going on down there? 
It seems like we're setting up for a potential showdown with Venezuela, and while I get that tensions are high, I don't think we should be playing it so cool. 
And what about the cost? It's gotta add up, right? 
I'm no expert, but it feels like we're just piling on more and more without thinking through the consequences. 
️... like, what's gonna happen when everyone runs out? 
The DLA is planning for thousands of troops to be on island for years, that's just wild 
. And now it sounds like they're escalating with Venezuela too, which isn't good 
. I mean, can we just talk about how long these "logistics" plans are going to take? Nov 2025 to Nov 2028 is a looong time 
... do you think they'll even remember what they're doing by then? 
It feels like we're missing an opportunity to find common ground. The fact that they're stockpiling food for thousands of troops is crazy 
I'm all for keeping America safe, but we need to be smart about it 
It seems suspicious.
Just read that the US is planning to keep a large military presence in the Caribbean until 2028 
These leaked documents show the logistics of it all, tons of baked goods being delivered to the troops... I mean, priorities, right? 
Who cares about the food when we're talking about a potential escalation between two countries? 
It feels like they're trying to hide something, but what? 
. And all this food being delivered to Puerto Rico? Like, isn't that just gonna get lost or eaten by the locals? 
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. But at the same time, if tensions with Venezuela do escalate, I guess it's better to be safe than sorry? 
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lol, tens of thousands of pounds of baked goods? who knew war was so sweet? anyway, i guess it's no surprise with tensions rising between the US and Venezuela... that's like, so not funny anymore 
. seriously though, 24 cartels and gangs? that's a whole lotta drama 
i wonder if they're gonna be delivering food to all those troops or just snacks lol like seriously though does anyone really think this is a good idea? 
. Something's gotta give in this situation...
So they're planning a big ol' baked goods party down there in Puerto Rico, huh? 
The fact that the Pentagon is being so secretive about this is just adding fuel to my fire.
. i mean, what's next? another big military buildup in the middle east or somethin' 
. Anyway, back to this whole Caribbean thing... what do you guys think about the US building up its military presence there? Is it a good idea or just gonna create more tension with Venezuela? 
, don't know but it's making me nervous 
, not sure how much more of this we can take