The Pentagon made the announcement-
So now I can finally talk about it a bit (thanks to Jeff for the link!)...
Army, Marine units tapped for 'surge'
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Six U.S. Army units are being tapped for the Iraq "surge" and three Marine Corps units are being extended, the Pentagon announced Thursday.
The 2nd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, based at Fort Bragg , N.C. , currently assigned as the "call forward" force in Kuwait , will move into Iraq.
The 1st Brigade, 34th Infantry Division, Minnesota Army National Guard, will be extended in its current mission for up to 125 days and will return from Iraq by the end of August 2007.
The 4th Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, based at Ft. Riley , Kan. , will go forward with its already scheduled deployment in February.
The 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, based at Ft. Benning , Ga., will deploy in March 2007.
The 4th Stryker Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, based at Ft. Lewis, Wash. , will deploy in April 2007.
The 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, based at Ft. Stewart, Ga., will deploy in May 2007.
Two Marine Corps infantry battalions will remain in Anbar province for 60 days beyond their seven-month deployment. The entire 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) will remain in Iraq for approximately 45 additional days.
Other combat-support and combat-service-support units may also be deployed as necessary once new requirements are assessed, the Pentagon stated.
We knew this would likely be the case. I spoke with Aaryk this morning and other than being tired and cold he seems to be doing well. He knows where they are going to be going, but can't say over the phone (or by email) until it's done. Looking at a map yesterday, I realized just how far it is from Kuwait to Baghdad. Prayers for safety for all our soldiers travelling into the war zone is greatly appreciated!
More as I'm able.
Army, Marine units tapped for 'surge'
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Six U.S. Army units are being tapped for the Iraq "surge" and three Marine Corps units are being extended, the Pentagon announced Thursday.
The 2nd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, based at Fort Bragg , N.C. , currently assigned as the "call forward" force in Kuwait , will move into Iraq.
The 1st Brigade, 34th Infantry Division, Minnesota Army National Guard, will be extended in its current mission for up to 125 days and will return from Iraq by the end of August 2007.
The 4th Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, based at Ft. Riley , Kan. , will go forward with its already scheduled deployment in February.
The 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, based at Ft. Benning , Ga., will deploy in March 2007.
The 4th Stryker Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, based at Ft. Lewis, Wash. , will deploy in April 2007.
The 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, based at Ft. Stewart, Ga., will deploy in May 2007.
Two Marine Corps infantry battalions will remain in Anbar province for 60 days beyond their seven-month deployment. The entire 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) will remain in Iraq for approximately 45 additional days.
Other combat-support and combat-service-support units may also be deployed as necessary once new requirements are assessed, the Pentagon stated.
We knew this would likely be the case. I spoke with Aaryk this morning and other than being tired and cold he seems to be doing well. He knows where they are going to be going, but can't say over the phone (or by email) until it's done. Looking at a map yesterday, I realized just how far it is from Kuwait to Baghdad. Prayers for safety for all our soldiers travelling into the war zone is greatly appreciated!
More as I'm able.
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