I hate to rain on your parade, but you are very poorly informed.
We have now, and have had, combat troops in dozens of countries all over the world for years.
Strictly Low-Intensity and they like to say these days, but war is war.
In fact, we have marines in EVERY COUNTRY where we have an embassy...I’M NOT AN IDIOT...so you’re right. Congratulations.
Please, instead, READ WHAT I WROTE. I referred to OPEN COMBAT, not having a relative handful of troops kicking up some dust in Third World hell-holes.