Army announces Iraq deployment for 1,700 soldiers
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Approximately 1,700 soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division will be deployed to Iraq this winter to support Operation Inherent Resolve, replacing troops from the 101st Airborne Division who have been stationed there since spring.
Key points from this article:
- The 82nd Airborne Division's 2nd Brigade Combat Team from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, will deploy to Iraq this winter.
- How this deployment affects the ongoing training and support of Iraqi Security Forces, as the 82nd replaces the 101st Airborne Division's troops.
- Why this matters for U.S. military operations in the region, as it continues the effort to stabilize Iraq through Operation Inherent Resolve.
About 1,700 soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division will deploy this winter to Iraq, the Army announced Thursday. The soldiers from the division’s 2nd Brigade Combat Team, of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, will deploy in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. They will replace soldiers from 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, in training, advising […]
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