Mobile Aircraft Arresting Systems (MAAS) and a Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) beacon were deployed at the former Roosevelt Roads Naval Station in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, within the reporting window of November 3rd, 2025, between 12:16 AM and 1:15 AM UTC. These deployments, captured by Reuters and shared on X at 12:55 AM UTC, suggest preparations for sustained, high-tempo flight operations at the site. The deployment of the MAAS and TACAN beacon at Roosevelt Roads Naval Station indicates potential enhancements for aircraft operations, as stated by Global Military Information on X. This activity occurs within the context of ongoing U.S. military exercises and readiness drills in the Caribbean, including Operation Resilient Shield, which began on November 2nd, 2025, and simulates rapid humanitarian aid deployment. President Donald Trump commented on the situation in Venezuela via X at approximately 12:15 AM UTC on November 3rd, stating, "we’ll see what happens with Venezuela." This remark follows earlier statements from November 2nd where Trump alluded to "very secret plans" regarding the country. These developments coincide with the U.S. military presence in the region, including the deployment of an AN/TPS-75 air defense radar on St. Croix and expansion of taxiways at Roosevelt Roads. In Venezuela, President Nicolás Maduro ordered the creation of a new app for citizens to report "everything that is seen and heard" within the country, according to a link shared on X. Meanwhile, the USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD-28) departed Naval Station Mayport, Florida, on November 2nd, heading towards the Caribbean as part of the broader military activities. Carrier Strike Group 12 (CSG 12) is also preparing to pivot to the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) area of operations. Separately, a report shared on X by La Laura Guevara at 11:00 AM UTC on November 2nd highlighted that Noel, Ingrid, Marcela, and Katiuska remain forcibly disappeared since Friday, with their families unaware of their whereabouts. Today, November 3rd, marks Noel's birthday.
