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Fort Riley unit preparing for rotational deployment to Europe

KROCK Staff — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:45:18 +0000

A Fort Riley unit is preparing for deployment to Europe, according to an announcement this week from the U.S. Army.

The 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, will replace the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, as part of a regular rotation of forces to support the United States’ commitment to NATO allies and partners, according to a statement from Army officials.

Officials said they couldn’t give further details on where the 1st ABCT, part of the “Devil Brigade,” would go. The unit was in Europe in 2022 when President Joe Biden extended its deployment following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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More troops, including some from Fort Riley, sent to southern border

KROCK Staff — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 21:10:27 +0000

Under the direction of U.S. Northern Command, additional active-duty military members will soon deploy “to enhance Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection efforts to maintain security at the southern border,” officials said in a statement last week.

The 19th Public Affairs Detachment from Fort Riley will provide public affairs support with visual information and media relations capabilities. The Army in January sent about 200 Fort Riley soldiers to the border as part of the 1,500 total deployed.

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1st Infantry Division to deploy Soldiers to southern border

KROCK Staff — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 15:32:51 +0000

The 1st Infantry Division from Fort Riley will deploy approximately 200 Soldiers to the southern border as part of a mission to protect and defend the territorial integrity of the United States. The deployment, directed by the President, will support Customs and Border Protection’s efforts at the border.

Under the direction of U.S. Northern Command and Joint Task Force North, the 41st Combat Engineer Company-Armored and the 977th Military Police Company will join the 2,500 forces already stationed at the border. These forces are tasked with augmenting ongoing operations to enhance border security.

This deployment reflects the continued military support to the U.S. Border Patrol in their mission to secure the southern border.

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