[Ridin' Shotgun]

from which this nation could forward stage if the military need ever arose.

Since when does the state of Israel allow American military forces (or UN inspection teams) inside its borders?

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Always has been joint training; happens regularly. And I just retired after 20 yrs in the Army.

Also, our Patriots regularly go to the region when needed.

The whole concept of forward staging doesn't require one to regularly use a location. It simply means that they are a geographic region that WILL allow the U.S. to use their strategic location should the need arise.