The troops are standing by.

部队随时待命出动。

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They have largely resisted long-standing requests to send more troops to the war-torn country, particularly to more volatile areas.

VOA: standard.2009.03.29

Weddings are being held inside sets made of canvas tents painted to look like the Himalayan battlefield, with sack-stuffed "troops" standing guard.

CNN: ASIANOW - TIME Asia | INDIA: The Spoils of War

And my plan has a better chance of standing up and fighting for those troops.

NPR: Transcript of Presidential Debate

Part of bringing our troops home responsibly is standing by those who serve.

WHITEHOUSE: Joining Forces Blog