Group 1 - The recent resignation of two high-ranking U.S. military officials, General Thomas Bisiil and General Brian Fenton, follows a rare military meeting led by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, indicating significant internal discord within the military [2][4][10] - The meeting was attended by numerous senior military leaders, many of whom have been dismissed recently, highlighting a growing gap between the military's ideals and the current strategic realities [4][5][11] - The U.S. military is shifting its focus from global security to prioritizing domestic and regional security, particularly in the Caribbean, as outlined in the new National Defense Strategy [8][17][33] Group 2 - The U.S. military's recent actions in the Caribbean, including the sinking of a vessel near Venezuela, reflect a new strategic approach that emphasizes regional control and military presence [19][20][28] - The deployment of naval forces, including 8 ships and over 4,500 troops, is aimed at countering perceived threats in the region, particularly from Venezuela [20][23][27] - The military's strategy appears to be a response to resource limitations and a need to demonstrate power through visible military actions rather than extensive overseas engagements [31][32][54] Group 3 - The internal conflict within the U.S. military regarding the new defense strategy underscores a broader tension between long-standing military interests and the need for fiscal responsibility [54][55] - The military's approach in the Asia-Pacific region is also evolving, with a focus on pragmatic cooperation with allies and a shift towards more flexible and dispersed deployments [36][50][52] - The changing dynamics in U.S. military strategy reflect a recognition that traditional methods of maintaining global dominance may no longer be viable in the current geopolitical landscape [56]