US puts 8,500 troops on heightened alert amid Russia tension - OPB
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The Pentagon says that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has put about 8,500 troops on heightened alert, so they will be prepared to deploy if needed to reassure NATO allies in the face of ongoing Russian aggression on the border of Ukraine.
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US puts 8,500 troops on heightened alert amid Ukraine-Russia tensions
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Intel officials have low to moderate confidence in reports of Russian bounties on U.S. troops
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US puts 8,500 troops on alert as Nato leaders meet over Ukraine
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There are already a small number of U.S. troops in Ukraine. They're from the Florida National Guard - The Washington Post
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Pentagon puts 8,500 troops on 'heightened alert' as U.S. weighs military action against Russia
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Pentagon discussing more Europe deployments amid Russia-Ukraine tension
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Tension Mounts in Russia Following Arrival of 10,000 US Paratroopers in Ukraine
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US places up to 8,500 troops on alert for possible deployment to Eastern Europe amid Russia tensions
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U.S. puts 8,500 troops on heightened alert amid Russia tensions - Los Angeles Times
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US puts 8,500 troops on alert as Nato leaders meet over Ukraine
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U.S. orders 8,500 troops on heightened alert amid Russia worry
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