Second Wave Of Active-Duty Forces May Deploy To Border

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Soldiers from the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division and 10th Mountain Division are making preparations for a potential deployment to the southern border as part of a second wave of active-duty forces, according to two US officials.

While official orders have not been issued yet, one official mentioned that troops from a brigade within the 82nd Airborne could be deployed as early as next week.