The Army Brief: European deployment; Equipment stockpiles; Vaccine refusers booted; and more...
Caitlin M. Kenney
Staff Reporter
February 4, 2022
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Troop movements to Europe. 3,000 U.S. troops are heading to Poland, Romania, and Germany as Russia continues to build its forces along the Ukrainian border, Defense One reports. The troops are in addition to the 8,500 already on ready to deploy orders if NATO activates its response force.
Equipment at the ready. The Army’s prepositioned stock in Europe is ready for soldiers deploying there to draw from, allowing them to move rapidly without waiting for their gear, Defense One reports. The equipment is in warehouses in four countries and includes trucks, tanks, and other supplies.
Separating soldiers for vaccine refusal. The Army is starting to kick out thousands of soldiers who have refused the COVID-19 vaccination and not received an exemption, Defense One reports. Army Secretary Christine Wormuth’s directive calls for commanders to process a soldier’s separation “as expeditiously as possible.”
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https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2022/02/army-brief-european-deployment-equipment-stockpiles-vaccine-refusers-booted-and-more/361596/
