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1st Brigade Units Preparing to Deploy

FORT RILEY, KAN. (Feb. 26, 2003)- Soldiers with the 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division are repositioning forces throughout the world for a variety of missions.

Members of the 1st Battalion, 34th Armor and supporting elements are deploying where required to prepare for and support the President's campaign against terrorism and support additional security measures where required by higher headquarters.

Additionally, members of the 2nd Battalion, 34th Armor and supporting elements are preparing to deploy to the Republic of Korea for a scheduled training exercise in late February, called Operation Foal Eagle.

The soldiers of Task Force 2nd Bn., 34th Armor will enhance their wartime mission by deploying and conducting combat operations in support of the 2nd Infantry Division based in the Republic of Korea.

We will not speculate on future employment of these deployed forces. The President of the United States has made no decision about any future military operations; these deployments are prudent steps to increase military capabilities and enhance flexibility.

Each of these soldiers is trained, ready and prepared to do whatever the nation requires.

For security reasons deployment destinations and dates will not be announced at this time, and 24th Infantry Division (Mech) and Fort Riley officials will not speculate on future deployment of additional forces.