The U.S. military buildup in the hemisphere isn’t solely focused on Venezuela.

“It’s about getting Russia, China, and Iran out of the Western Hemisphere,” officials say. Nearly 30% of deployed U.S. warships— including the Gerald R. Ford, armed with more than 200 Tomahawk missiles—are now on station, while Gen. Razin Caine meets with forces in Puerto Rico for Operation Southern Spear.