There has been an increase in attacks against U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria.
The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower transits the Strait of Gibraltar June 13, 2016. Photo: Michael R. Gendron/U.S. Navy via Getty Images
He said the additional U.S. forces sent to the region send a message to those who seek to widen this conflict. Austin said he redirected the movement of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group from the European command to the Central Command area of responsibility.
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