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The U.S. Army's 101st Airborne is practicing for war with Russia just miles from Ukraine's

Posted on 10/21/22 at 5:35 pm
Posted by Jack Carter
Member since Sep 2018
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Posted on 10/21/22 at 5:35 pm
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ukraine-news-russia-us-army-101st-airborne-nato-war-games-romania/


The U.S. Army's 101st Airborne is practicing for war with Russia just miles from Ukraine's border


The U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division has been deployed to Europe for the first time in almost 80 years amid soaring tension between Russia and the American-led NATO military alliance. The light infantry unit, nicknamed the "Screaming Eagles," is trained to deploy on any battlefield in the world within hours, ready to fight.

CBS News joined the division's Deputy Commander, Brigadier General John Lubas, and Colonel Edwin Matthaidess, Commander of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, on a Black Hawk helicopter for the hour-long ride to the very edge of NATO territory — only around three miles from Romania's border with Ukraine.
Posted by BigMob
Georgia
Member since Oct 2021
7625 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 5:39 pm to
I hate my government. I hate my government with a passion.
Posted by BlackPawnMartyr
Houston, TX
Member since Dec 2010
16152 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 5:40 pm to
No southern man should fight for this unjust war. Our war is against the corruption in DC and their war against american freedom and fairness. Anyone who supports the tranny army does so at their own destruction.
Posted by alpinetiger
Salt Lake City
Member since Apr 2017
5864 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 5:43 pm to
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I hate my government. I hate my government with a passion of 1000 suns.
Posted by BengalOnTheBay
Member since Aug 2022
3855 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 5:47 pm to
But Putin being paranoid about NATO having offensive weapons/troops directly on Russia's border with Ukraine is completely unjustifiable.
This post was edited on 10/21/22 at 5:51 pm
Posted by TexasForever
Member since Jul 2021
2949 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 5:48 pm to
We have one of the most morally corrupt governments on the planet and I am so fricking sick of it. I am convinced something really bad is about to happen and it all could've easily been prevented.
Posted by Jack Carter
Member since Sep 2018
12200 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 5:49 pm to
Shouldn't Europe be the ones to take the lead?
Posted by DesScorp
Alabama
Member since Sep 2017
9526 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 5:58 pm to
Biden wants a war with Russia so bad, he can't stand it.
Posted by Indefatigable
Member since Jan 2019
35683 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 6:00 pm to
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only around three miles from Romania's border with Ukraine.

So in a NATO country nowhere close to Russian forces or the front. Got it.
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practicing for war

Are you under the impression that the military does anything other than prepare itself to fight?
This post was edited on 10/21/22 at 6:05 pm
Posted by Indefatigable
Member since Jan 2019
35683 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 6:02 pm to
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But Putin being paranoid about NATO having offensive weapons/troops directly on Russia's border with Ukraine is completely unjustifiable.

This activity is nowhere near Russian territory.

Just more sensationalist reporting/spin.
Posted by SDVTiger
Cabo San Lucas
Member since Nov 2011
93156 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 6:03 pm to
Any of the OT warriors heading over to join them?
Posted by fjlee90
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2016
8518 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 6:07 pm to
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Shouldn't Europe be the ones to take the lead?


They’re busy fighting the climate.
Posted by Indefatigable
Member since Jan 2019
35683 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 6:09 pm to
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Shouldn't Europe be the ones to take the lead?

Setting aside, I suppose, that this BCT from 101st is deployed with……the Romanian military.
Posted by BengalOnTheBay
Member since Aug 2022
3855 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 6:13 pm to
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This activity is nowhere near Russian territory.


Correct... it's on the furthest Eastern border of NATO territory. If Ukraine became part of NATO, what would the new furthest Eastern border of NATO be?
Posted by thebigmuffaletta
Member since Aug 2017
15431 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 6:13 pm to
statist4ever just jizzed himself at the thought of going to war with Russia
Posted by Iron Lion
Romulus
Member since Nov 2014
13708 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 6:18 pm to
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I hate my government. I hate my government with a passion.



The pussies that downvoted this should own up to it.
Posted by LookSquirrel
Old Millville
Member since Oct 2019
7654 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 6:25 pm to
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This activity is nowhere near Russian territory.


Correct but only around three miles from Romania's border with Ukraine.

Which means "boots on the ground" in a VERY Volatile region that could be considered provocative to a very edgy adversary.

The tank rounds and artillery fire were real. The drill was meant to recreate the battles Ukraine's forces are fighting every day against Russian troops.

So, to you it is no big deal?

Posted by AggieHank86
Texas
Member since Sep 2013
44345 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 6:29 pm to
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So in a NATO country nowhere close to Russian forces or the front.
Not sure this is accurate. The report was filed from Mihail Kogalniceanu, Romania. That is in the northeast of the country, but some distance from the Ukrainian border. The report says that they troops were engaged in an exercise only three miles from Ukraine, presumably in the same part of the country.

As I recall, the Russians are occupying Ukraine's Snake Island (of "Russian ship, go frick yourself" fame), which is only about 10 km off the coast of northeastern Romania.
This post was edited on 10/21/22 at 6:34 pm
Posted by Lakeboy7
New Orleans
Member since Jul 2011
28178 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 6:33 pm to
Way more than 101. Now a regular rotation of Americas best units.
Posted by ArHog
Gulf Coast
Member since Jan 2008
38137 posts
Posted on 10/21/22 at 6:35 pm to
So when does shite for brains declare war

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