The 31st MEU must have been moving at flank speed. They're due to arrive in region on Friday

That was fast. Something tells me the listed top speed of 20 knots for amphibs might have been a "deception". One other thing. MEU's are composed of 3 ships. Where is the LSD? They're old. Wonder if it was too slow to keep up?

🇺🇲🇮🇷BREAKING | According WSJ The amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli, the amphibious landing dock USS New Orleans, and roughly 2,200 Marines from the 31st MEU will arrive in the Middle East on Friday.

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