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US to deploy marine unit in Bulgaria as part of effort to reassure Nato allies
http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/jun/25/us-to-deploy-marine-unit-in-bulgaria-as-part-of-effort-to-reassure-nato-alliesTroops with tanks, armoured vehicles and artillery to be in place by September to help counter European concerns about Russia’s involvement in Ukraine
US to deploy marine unit in Bulgaria as part of effort to reassure Nato allies
Associated Press in Berlin
Thursday 25 June 2015 13.14 EDT
A Marine Corps unit equipped with tanks, light armoured vehicles and artillery will be sent to Bulgaria in September as part of US efforts to reassure Nato allies worried by Russia’s involvement in Ukraine.
Brig Gen Norman Cooling, the deputy commander of the US marines in Europe and Africa, said on Thursday that 155 troops equipped with four Abrams battle tanks, six light armoured vehicles and three howitzers were scheduled to be deployed at the Novo Selo training area by early September.
He spoke as Nato defence ministers met in Brussels.
“It’s certainly our intent to convince the Russians and Mr Putin to refrain from aggression and return to the community of peaceful nations,” Cooling said.
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Here's a question for Brig Gen Norman Cooling: Do you consider the United States to be a 'peaceful' nation?