The following units are poised to deploy to Afghanistan:
The U.S 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion. Approximately 100 soldiers will deploy for a 9-month assignment after their training in Indiana is complete. The unit has undertaken two previous deployments in Iraq. This will be their first time in Afghanistan.
The U.S Rhode Island National Guard's 43rd Military Police Brigade HQ are about to spend a month training in Texas before heading to Bagram Airbase, Afghanistan. Their assignment at Bagram will be to oversee detention operations.
The U.S 3rd Brigade Infantry Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, will be deploying to Kandahar for a 1-year tour of duty in the next few weeks. The Brigade comprises around 3,600 soldiers. They will be replacing a battle-weary unit from the 101st Airborne.
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