The Defense Department revealed a number of American bases where 8,500 troops have been placed on heightened alert for possible deployment as part of the NATO Response Force. Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby reiterated that no deployment orders have been issued, but the alert, which was issued days ago, comes amid increased tensions over Russia’s troop buildup along the Ukrainian border. Kirby said the units include elements of the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg (NC), elements of units at Fort Carson, Colo., and Fort Campbell, Ky. Additional elements of units on the alert include troops at installations in Texas, (Fort Polk in) Louisiana, Arizona, Washington, Georgia, Ohio and several other states. The units include medical support, aviation support, logistics support and "of course, combat formations,” he said. (Source: The AP 01/27/22)
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