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Vilnius, Lithuania, Feb. 19, 2022 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, visiting with the leaders of the frontline NATO states in Vilnius, Lithuania, said that Russia has been building its capabilities in and around Ukraine and in Belarus for months. Those forces "are uncoiling and are now poised to strike," he said.
He noted that the United States has deployed a 4,000-soldier infantry brigade combat team from the 82nd Airborne Division to Poland. A Stryker squadron from the 2nd Cavalry has taken 1,000 U.S. soldiers to Romania. Another Stryker company is moving to Bulgaria and still another is deploying to Hungary.
On top of this, 8,500 U.S. service members are on heightened alert, should the North Atlantic Council activate the NATO Rapid Response Force.
And the United States is not alone. The NATO allies are solidly united against Russia's actions. "Rather than sowing divisions among allies — which we know Mr. Putin would like to see — NATO has shored up its defense and deterrence posture," Austin said. "Mr. Putin says he doesn't want to see a strong NATO on his western flank. That's exactly what he's getting."
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U.S., March 14, 2022 - Your SOT Team was privileged to supply five pallets of care goods for U.S. troops rapidly deploying to Europe to bulwark against the threat of Putin’s war. They’ll be there for months if not years to come, and continuing support will be important to their morale and well-being.
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Feb 12, 2022 - Another 3,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division are moving to Europe. "As we've said before, we are in the window when an invasion could begin at any time should [Russian President] Vladimir Putin decide to order it," the national security advisor said. Sullivan said this new invasion of Ukraine — Russia invaded the country in 2014 and illegally annexed Crimea — could come at any time." Sullivan said the United States is ready no matter which decision Putin makes. The United States will negotiate if the Russian leader so chooses, or "we are also ready to respond decisively, alongside those allies and partners, should Russia choose to take military action," he said. Photo by Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Meaney.
From SOT: Your donations for yellow ribbon care package troop support boosts the morale of active duty deployed service members like these worldwide.
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FORT BRAGG, NC, Feb 6, 2022 - U.S. Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division prepare to depart Ft. Bragg for the U.S. European Command area of responsibility at Pope Army Airfield, N.C. Feb. 06, 2022. The 82nd Airborne Division is deploying in support of U.S. European Command to assure our Allies and Partners in the region and deter any future aggression. Photo by Sgt. Hunter Garcia. Events in Ukraine and Russia demonstrate the importance of your donations for yellow ribbon care package troop support which boosts the morale of active duty deployed service members like these worldwide.
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Dover AFB, Jan 24, 2022 - Airmen from the 436th Aerial Port Squadron at Dover Air Force Base, Del., prepare to load security assistance materiel onto a military aircraft, Jan. 24, 2022.
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CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait —January 9, 2022— By Maj. Jason Sweeney — With the casing of the 40th Combat Aviation Brigade's red and blue colors, Task Force Phoenix's nine-month mission in the Middle East formally came to an end.
Read more: Mission complete. Task Force Phoenix heads home after 9-month mission in the Middle East