Posted on 12/31/2019 11:15:56 PM PST by Berlin_Freeper
FORT BRAGG, N.C. -- After protestors stormed a U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, the 82nd Airborne Division based out of Fort Bragg is preparing to be deployed to Kuwait, according to officials.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper later announced that "in response to recent events" in Iraq, and at Trump's direction, he authorized the immediate deployment of an infantry battalion of about 750 soldiers from the Army's 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to the Middle East. He did not specify their destination, but a U.S. official familiar with the decision said they will go to Kuwait.
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Sure worked in Mogadishu. Our guys got water skiing lessons on pavement there. Bengahazi wasnt bad either.
1. There is a smart phone app out there that ID's civilian flights in progress over a map. Don't know if military flights are revealed.
2. I always worry about modern airborne operations now that MANPADS are all over the world.
3. Prayers up for our Marines and paratroopers over there.
Related article https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7841637/Up-4-000-troops-ordered-prepare-rapid-deployment-Middle-East.html
President Trump ain’t no pandering Obama.
Thank God.
Anyone ask Susan Rice or Hillary what these protestors were protesting?
Well, this time, the protesters didn’t bring mortars.
There has to be some YouTube video in a making.
GD, I want us out of there.
I don’t trust Bolton
750 troops are not enough to do much against a country.
It is ok to say God here.
Is Hillary watching?
Oh wait. Shes blacked out somewhere.
And even better, President Trump doesnt drag us into stupid wars.
How long has it been since we heard quagmire?
I am praying for his safety and for victory in battle. Psalm 91.
Thank you for your service and your grandson’s service to our country. It seems that such heroes are developed within a family. You raised him right.
Weve had tech that will burn a manpad seeker head for a long time now.
Prayers for your son. Many of my friends, including myself all have active duty combat kids.
An army without the blessing of God will not survive. Let’s all keep praying. We cannot be there, but Jesus Christ be with them.
Godspeed to your grandson! My son is deploying to a certain non-American island in the next few days. He is with the AF.
Amen
Praying!
President Trump is throwing down the gauntlet - he told Iran they were going to pay and now he’s telling them he’s putting forces in place....no sense in openly making a threat and then skulking around...not to mention that this deployment may also mask other actions...If Iran were to try to capitalize on this, the hammer would come down very hard and fast and they also know it.
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