US military footprint covers 75% of countries on Earth

The United States military is sending hundreds more troops to join the 4-thousand already in West Africa, helping tackle the Ebola crisis. Speaking on Wednesday, the chief-of-staff for the first time revealed the full extent of America’s global military presence – saying it has troops stationed in 150 countries – that’s three quarters of all states. Gayane Chichakyan reports.

US military footprint covers 75% of countries on Earth

The United States military is sending hundreds more troops to join the 4-thousand already in West Africa, helping tackle the Ebola crisis. Speaking on Wednesday, the chief-of-staff for the first time revealed the full extent of America’s global military presence – saying it has troops stationed in 150 countries – that’s three quarters of all states. Gayane Chichakyan reports.

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