Defense Department Briefing
Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby announced where some of the troops put on heightened alert to deploy to Eastern Europe if needed were… read more
Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby announced where some of the troops put on heightened alert to deploy to Eastern Europe if needed were stationed. Of the approximately 8,500 troops on alert, Kirby said they come from areas including Fort Bragg, California; Fort Carson, Colorado; and Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The announcement came during a briefing with reporters. Earlier in the week, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin placed troops on preparedness to deploy orders after tensions between Russia and Ukraine remained high. Mr. Kirby also touched on a U.S. jet crash in the South China Sea, investigating civilian casualties from military operations, and COVID-19 vaccination accommodations for civilian employees at the department. close
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