America’s military VERY prepared for war- troops deployed, alliances strong, readiness standard exceeded
Vergun 23, David Vergun, Writer-Editor for the DOD, “Milley Says War With China, Russia Not Inevitable”, DOD News, https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3344920/milley-says-war-with-china-russia-not-inevitable/#:~:text=Currently%2C%2060%25%20of%20our%20active,is%20ready%2C%22%20he%20said., March 29, 2023 //kw
In addition to South Korea, bilateral alliances with other countries — such as Japan, Australia, Thailand and the Philippines, along with partner nations — provides increased security in the region in the face of aggressive behavior from China. Milley noted that there are nearly 250,000 troops deployed in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and South America, combating terrorism and working with allies and partners.
"Operational readiness rates are higher now than they've been in many years. Currently, 60% of our active force is at the highest state of readiness and could deploy to combat in less than 30 days, well exceeding the minimum of the one-third standard that we've always had. Ten percent of our force could deploy in less than 96 hours. The United States military is ready," he said.