US to Send 1,000 Troops to the Horn of Africa
As part of its study of its military forces deployed around the world, the United States is sending an additional 1,000 National Guard forces to the Horn of Africa.
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Soldiers of the Virginia National Guard who will join the joint force heading to the Horn of Africa
The US announced that it was sending an additional 1,000 National Guard troops to station in the Horn of Africa, amidst US attempts to shift its war efforts away from Western Asia and more towards Africa.
The troops are expected to be patched across the continent starting early 2022. No specific locations have been announced.
A spokesman for the US Army stated that his country has about 6,000 US soldiers, of various specializations, deployed throughout Africa, including 3,400 personnel in Djibouti.
It is noteworthy that the US Department of Defense has completed its study and evaluation of US forces deployed around the world which, interestingly enough, does not include "reducing or modifying" deployment plans in the current period.
On Monday, a senior official in the US Department of Defense announced that her country will be upgrading and expanding military facilities in Guam and Australia, underscoring its focus on China as the country's leading defense rival, as well as strengthening “the combat-credible deterrent against Russian aggression in Europe and enables NATO forces to operate more effectively.”
