Prime Minister, Julia Gillard of Australia announced at a news conference with President Obama that Australia has agreed to host a full US marine force. Around 250 marines would arrive next year, bringing the total to 2,500 personnel. Obama has said reasons for this include, "stepping up its commitment to the entire Asia-Pacific." However, many see the deployment as a move to counter China's growth and influence. An editorial stated that if "Australia uses its military bases to help the US harm Chinese interests, then Australia itself will be caught in the crossfire." This has been the biggest deployment in Australia since World War II. Obama has said that the employment will permit the US, "to meet the demands of a lot of partners in the region" in terms of training exercises and "security architecture."
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