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‘Sitting ducks’: Military families live in fear as U.S. troops face undisclosed missile attacks
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Key Points:
- U.S. military bases in the Middle East, traditionally logistics hubs, have been tasked with supporting operations related to the war with Iran, placing troops in unexpected danger.
- Families of deployed service members, such as Kela Johnson and others, express deep anxiety and fear for their loved ones' safety amid missile attacks and recent soldier casualties in the region.
- Concerns are raised about military leadership and decision-making, with some family members worried about the depletion of U.S. stockpiles and the adequacy of protective measures for troops stationed at known base locations.
- While some veterans believe commanders on the ground are making sound decisions, there is criticism of President Trump’s handling of the conflict, with accusations of insufficient military experience and disregard for advisers.
- Families live in constant fear, coping with anxiety and stress while trying to remain strong for their deployed relatives, and are disheartened by the administration’s downplaying of the war’s seriousness.
