Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Soldiers From 101st Airborne Division ‘Screaming Eagles’ Deploy to Border to Support Trump’s Crackdown; Fort Campbell's 101st Airborne Division Dispatched to U.S. Southern Border Amid National Emergency

Soldiers from 101st Airborne Division ‘Screaming Eagles’ deploy to border to support Trump’s crackdown:
Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division — nicknamed the Screaming Eagles — deployed to the southern border on Saturday to support President Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration into the country.
Trump, who declared a national emergency at the border after taking office on Monday, ordered the military to help secure the border. He is reportedly considering sending up to 10,000 troops to the border.
Military police officers with the 716th Military Police Battalion left Saturday from Fort Campbell in Kentucky “in support of U.S. Northern Command’s mission to protect the territorial integrity of the United States,” according to a press release obtained by WKRN.
The 101st Airborne Division is one of the most recognizable units in the US military — made famous by the book and HBO miniseries “Band of Brothers,” which featured paratroopers from the unit during the Second World War.
Military police and engineers from at least eight states are among the units being sent to the southern border this week, according to Task & Purpose.
Additional soldiers from the 82nd Airborne and 10th Mountain have been told that they could also be sent to the US-Mexico frontier, the outlet reported, citing sources. --->READ MORE HERE
Fort Campbell's 101st Airborne Division Dispatched to U.S. Southern Border Amid National Emergency:
Soldiers from Fort Campbell with the 101st Airborne Division have been deployed to the U.S. southern border, following an executive order by President Trump, which points to a national emergency, necessitating an increase in military resources to handle border security. The troops from the 716th Military Police Battalion set out on Saturday, said a statement by Fort Campbell that was covered by WKRN. Their mission is to directly support the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection, ensuring the territorial integrity of the United States, as per a news release obtained by ClarksvilleNow.
Before leaving, soldiers engaged in a patching ceremony, to align formally with the 101st Airborne Division by wearing the "Screaming Eagle" patch — a symbol "which has historical significance to the 716th," explained Lt. Col. Phillip Mason, commander of the 716th Military Police Battalion. Mason informed WSMV, "Our Soldiers are committed to protecting all Americans and supporting our civilian partners in defending the territorial integrity of the United States." The presence of these experienced soldiers aims to quickly reinforce the existing military forces already stationed along the border.
The recent deployment comes on the back of a declaration made by President Trump the previous Monday, which highlighted the ongoing and heightened concerns over border security. This move has been perceived as a step to enforce stronger measures to prevent illegal crossings and activities that potentially undermine U.S. sovereignty. The 716th Military Police Battalion is expected to play a critical role in this ramped-up security effort. --->READ MORE HERE
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