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US to Deploy Elite Division to Middle East

Published March 24, 2026, 20:02
US to Deploy Elite Division to Middle East

The Pentagon is expected to deploy thousands of soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, according to sources. The division consists of approximately 3,000 soldiers on standby as a rapid reaction force, capable of deploying anywhere in the world within 18 hours. The deployment includes ground forces and a command element, responsible for operational planning and logistics. Departure is expected soon, once the relevant orders are completed. The 82nd Airborne Division specializes in seizing contested areas with paratroopers, constituting light infantry without tanks or other heavy vehicles. This move indicates increased US readiness in the region.