> The U.S. moved large numbers of special-operations aircraft, troops and equipment into the Caribbean area this week, giving Washington additional options for possible military action in Venezuela, according to U.S. officials and open source flight-tracking data.
> President Trump has ramped up pressure on Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro in recent days, ordering a blockade of oil tankers going in and out of the country. Trump has declared that the airspace around Venezuela should be considered closed and has refused to rule out airstrikes on the country.
> […]
> At least 10 CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft, which are used by special-operations forces, flew into the region Monday night [12/22/2025] from Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico, according to an official. C-17 cargo aircraft from Fort Stewart and Fort Campbell Army bases arrived Monday in Puerto Rico, according to flight-tracking data. A different U.S. official confirmed that military personnel and equipment were transported on planes.
> It isn’t clear what types of troops and equipment the aircraft were transporting. Cannon is home to the 27th Special Operations Wing, while the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, an elite U.S. special operations unit, and the 101st Airborne Division are based at Fort Campbell. The first battalion of the 75th Ranger Regiment is based at Hunter Army Airfield, at Fort Stewart.
> The 27th Special Operations Wing and 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment are trained to support high-risk infiltration and extraction missions and provide close air and combat support. Army Rangers are trained to seize airfields and provide security for specialized forces, such as SEAL Team Six or Delta Force, during a precise kill or capture mission.
Prestigious-Car-4877 on
Donald Trump is going to ruin my winter vacation. Dickbag.
_NoPants on
I’m honestly confused by this entire thing. Shit or get off the pot, man. There’s no way you need all this time to move the manpower to knock over Maduro. I really hope the plan isn’t just to keep visibly building up and hoping Maduro blinks. I bet it is though.
USA_Ultra on
Meanwhile in China…
MickLittle on
He needs to be stopped, America.
Additional_Quiet2600 on
This isn’t pressure, this is a threat of war.
long_strange_trip_67 on
The only war here is inside Trump’s head. Somebody needs to do something to stop this. Hitler did the same type shit.
A_Beautiful_Impact on
Flood the zone. Exposing the far-east for fuckery
ChiefFun on
Republicans keep pushing us toward war, and voters need to take that seriously. I’m looking forward to the next election and doing everything I can to turn people out to vote Democratic. Republican leaders should be held accountable for undermining democracy and dragging the country into reckless, power-driven conflicts. It’s time for Trump to go.
bassicallyinsane on
Arrrgh matey, we do be about to plunder some more oil
ImStillExcited on
America is the bad guy now.
ViolettaQueso on
Cruise season. Way to tank what’s left of the tourism industry.
deadkat99 on
I wonder if this matters…
CobraPony67 on
At least the soldiers get to spend time in a nice warm climate. Hope they get leave at a tropical island.
phoenix823 on
He better stop before FIFA takes back their peace prize.
Daflehrer1 on
This is fucking bullshit.
Izisery on
We’re Blaming all this on Trump, and believe me he deserves a lot of the Blame, but a large part of our Military Complex has to be in Lock step with him for this to be happening, and they need to be called out Just as Much as Trump.
WTF are our Joint Chiefs of Staff even doing right now?
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> The U.S. moved large numbers of special-operations aircraft, troops and equipment into the Caribbean area this week, giving Washington additional options for possible military action in Venezuela, according to U.S. officials and open source flight-tracking data.
> President Trump has ramped up pressure on Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro in recent days, ordering a blockade of oil tankers going in and out of the country. Trump has declared that the airspace around Venezuela should be considered closed and has refused to rule out airstrikes on the country.
> […]
> At least 10 CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft, which are used by special-operations forces, flew into the region Monday night [12/22/2025] from Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico, according to an official. C-17 cargo aircraft from Fort Stewart and Fort Campbell Army bases arrived Monday in Puerto Rico, according to flight-tracking data. A different U.S. official confirmed that military personnel and equipment were transported on planes.
> It isn’t clear what types of troops and equipment the aircraft were transporting. Cannon is home to the 27th Special Operations Wing, while the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, an elite U.S. special operations unit, and the 101st Airborne Division are based at Fort Campbell. The first battalion of the 75th Ranger Regiment is based at Hunter Army Airfield, at Fort Stewart.
> The 27th Special Operations Wing and 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment are trained to support high-risk infiltration and extraction missions and provide close air and combat support. Army Rangers are trained to seize airfields and provide security for specialized forces, such as SEAL Team Six or Delta Force, during a precise kill or capture mission.
Donald Trump is going to ruin my winter vacation. Dickbag.
I’m honestly confused by this entire thing. Shit or get off the pot, man. There’s no way you need all this time to move the manpower to knock over Maduro. I really hope the plan isn’t just to keep visibly building up and hoping Maduro blinks. I bet it is though.
Meanwhile in China…
He needs to be stopped, America.
This isn’t pressure, this is a threat of war.
The only war here is inside Trump’s head. Somebody needs to do something to stop this. Hitler did the same type shit.
Flood the zone. Exposing the far-east for fuckery
Republicans keep pushing us toward war, and voters need to take that seriously. I’m looking forward to the next election and doing everything I can to turn people out to vote Democratic. Republican leaders should be held accountable for undermining democracy and dragging the country into reckless, power-driven conflicts. It’s time for Trump to go.
Arrrgh matey, we do be about to plunder some more oil
America is the bad guy now.
Cruise season. Way to tank what’s left of the tourism industry.
I wonder if this matters…
At least the soldiers get to spend time in a nice warm climate. Hope they get leave at a tropical island.
He better stop before FIFA takes back their peace prize.
This is fucking bullshit.
We’re Blaming all this on Trump, and believe me he deserves a lot of the Blame, but a large part of our Military Complex has to be in Lock step with him for this to be happening, and they need to be called out Just as Much as Trump.
WTF are our Joint Chiefs of Staff even doing right now?