Gee whiz.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47655768/ns/world_news-asia_pacific/#.T8o309xYvng
With absolutely no credible threat to the US coming from that area, the US will have six aircraft carrier groups there? For what reason? Shouldn't anyone wanting smaller government and lower taxes be screaming to high heaven about this waste?
"SINGAPORE — The United States will move the majority of its warships to the Asia-Pacific in coming years and keep six aircraft carriers in the region, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said on Saturday, giving the first details of a new U.S. military strategy."