Pentagon puts 8,500 troops on 'higher-alert' over Russia-Ukraine tensions

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The U.S. Department of Defense already has significant combat forces forward-positioned in Europe. Most of those troops would be destined for the the NATO Response Force, which has as many as 40,000 multinational troops.Intelligence, aviation, medical and transportation and additional capabilities can be moved if necessary, Kirby said.

4 months ago·Washington, United States

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Reuters

U.S. puts 8,500 troops on alert to deploy amid Ukraine tensions

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4 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

US puts 8,500 troops on heightened alert amid fears over Ukraine

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CTV News

U.S. orders 8,500 troops on heightened alert amid Russia worry

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4 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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The Independent

US orders 8,500 troops on heightened alert amid Russia worry

The Pentagon says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered about 8,500 U.S. troops on heightened alert, preparing for possible deployment to Europe, if needed, to reassure NATO allies in the face of Russian aggression on the border of Ukraine

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