Facing the rising influence of China, unprecedented economic turmoil in Europe and defense cuts at home, President Obama announced Wednesday that he is ramping up a U.S. military presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
Obama said he would send 250 Marines to northern Australia next year, the first wave of what is expected to be a force of 2,500 U.S. troops stationed there. The rotating troops will train and perform joint exercises with the Australian military, Obama announced with Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
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