SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - U.S. soldiers continued to deploy Friday to Europe, joining thousands already sent overseas to support NATO allies amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.About 130 soldiers from the 87th Division Sustainment Support Battalion, 3rd Division Sustainment Brigade, lined up with rucksacks inside a terminal at Hunter Airfield in Savannah before marching outside and boarding their chartered flight.
It departed amid gray skies and rain.Republican U.S. Rep. Earl "Buddy" Carter, of Pooler, Georgia, was among those in attendance.
He was seen "fist-bumping" many of the soldiers as they boarded the plane.Soldiers prepare to deploy at Hunter Army Airfield on March 11, 2022 in Savannah, Georgia.
Members of The B Company 87th Division Sustainment Support Battalion, 3rd Division Sustainment Brigade depart for Europe to reassure NATO Allies, deter Russian The battalion’s soldiers are in addition to the estimated 3,800 soldiers from the Army’s 3rd Infantry Division who have deployed in recent weeks from nearby Fort Stewart, said Lt.