Overview

• Vice President Kamala Harris stated during a debate that no US troops are currently in combat zones, a claim met with significant criticism.
• Military experts argue that while the US is not engaged in declared wars, troops are still deployed in hostile environments and receive hazardous duty pay.
• Families of wounded soldiers expressed outrage, highlighting recent injuries and deaths of US service members in places like Iraq, Syria, and Jordan.
• The Pentagon clarified that troops are stationed in dangerous areas by executive order, but this does not equate to being in active war zones.
• Critics accuse Harris of downplaying the risks faced by military personnel, pointing to recent attacks and ongoing threats in the Middle East.