The U.S. military has moved some of the assets currently in the Caribbean out of the expected path of Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday.

There is currently a much larger military presence in the Caribbean than in decades, as it conducts lethal kinetic strikes against purported drug smugglers, who are now at risk with the hurricane ripping through the area.

Recommended Stories

US prepares for possible expansion from anti-smuggling boat strikes to targets in Venezuela

New US boat strikes in eastern Pacific raises death toll to more than 50

Trump scoffs at Putin latest nuclear threat

“They have implemented inclement weather plans and moved away from any area where current or forecasted weather conditions are hazardous and could potentially pose unacceptable

See Full Page