U.S. Deploys KC-135s, 500 Additional Troops to Europe

The new troop deployments are in support of the 7,000 U.S. troops sent in recent weeks to bolster NATO allies amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Kimberly Johnson

Tuesday, March 08, 2022 at 01:55 PM ET

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The U.S. is deploying an additional 500 troops to Europe in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, bolstering NATO's defense.
This deployment includes KC-135 refueling aircraft to Greece, an air support operation center to Poland and Romania, and an ammunition ordnance company to Germany.
These deployments are considered temporary and are in addition to previously announced troop movements and aircraft deployments to the region.
The additional troops and aircraft are intended to reinforce deterrence and defense capabilities within the NATO alliance.

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As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine presses on into a second week, the U.S. is deploying an additional 500 troops to Europe in support of NATO, including a number of KC-135 refueling aircraft, the Pentagon announced.

“These additional personnel are being positioned to respond obviously to the current security environment caused by Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. And certainly, to help reinforce and bolster deterrence and defense capabilities of the NATO alliance,” Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said Monday afternoon.