The U.S Army has announced plans to send an additional 1,400 troops to Afghanistan later this year to support Operation Freedom's Sentinel, according to reports.
The soldiers from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, will be deployed to Afghanistan.
Rakkasans from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team had previously supported Afghanistan in its fight against Al Qaeda and Taliban forces during Operation Anaconda in 2002.
"The Rakkasans are trained, well-led, and prepared to accomplish any mission given to them while supporting Operation Freedom's Sentinel."
The soldiers had also performed advise-assist missions in 2014-2015.
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