US troops march through E. Europe to reassure allies
WARSAW: A US army infantry convoy is driving through eastern Europe seeking to provide reassurance to a region concerned that the conflict between Russian-backed rebels and government forces in Ukraine threatens its security.
The US “Dragoon Ride” convoy is attracting interest and greetings from people along its route. It started last week from Estonia and passed through Latvia and Lithuania before entering Poland on Monday.
Flying US flags, dozens of Stryker and other armored vehicles from the 3rd Squadron of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment are driving down the roads on their way back to base in Germany.
They took part in the Atlantic Resolve exercise that shows Nato’s readiness to defend its members. They will stop in some Polish towns to meet local residents.
Published in Dawn March 24th , 2015
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