21.   And having a robust military presence is good for Colorado Springs.

22.   And just like the military presence in New Orleans, the change in scenery is striking.

23.   And Clinton is expected to reiterate the strong commitment to maintaining a U.S. military presence in Asia.

24.   And the military presence is more stable and higher-value than ever.

25.   Are they upset at the U.S. military presence in the Far East?

26.   Army troops began relieving some Marines in the same area, paving the way for a long-term U.S. military presence in the country.

27.   As a war of words erupted, the United States also began reinforcing its military presence in South Korea.

28.   As a result, the perception among ordinary Japanese and South Koreans is that it is really the United States that is pushing for the military presence.

29.   As the deadline for the turnover approached this fall, critics insisted the U.S. must keep a military presence in Panama to protect the canal.

30.   As the American military presence shrinks, so has its role.