[2,500 U.S. Marine Expeditionary Force soldiers have arrived in the Middle East aboard the amphibious assault ship 'Tripoli'] Golden Finance reports, on March 29, U.S. officials stated: 2,500 U.S. Marine Expeditionary Force soldiers from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, along with 2,500 sailors, have arrived in the Middle East aboard the amphibious assault ship 'Tripoli.' (Sina Finance)