U.S. troops deploy to Europe to backup NATO allies

By NBC News, April Hettinger, Cole Johnson

Published February 16, 2022 7:43 AM

(KYMA, KECY/ NBC News) - More U.S. troops are being deployed to Europe, amid Russia's standoff with Ukraine and potential invasion.

Members of 101st Airborne Division left Fort Campbell, Kentucky late Tuesday night.

They're part of the Army's "Joint Task Force Dragon Operation."

Military officials say the focus of the deployment is "to assure our NATO allies and partners in the region."

This as the U.S. has been on standby waiting for Russia to make a move into Ukraine, a situation that has been going on for months.

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April Hettinger

April was born and raised in San Diego where she loved the beach town and her two dogs, Lexi and Malibu. She decided to trade the beach for the snow and advanced her education at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff.

Cole Johnson

Cole Johnson is News 11’s Sports Director.

Contact Cole at cole.johnson@kecytv.com.

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