U.S. Completes Georgian Troop Redeployment; U.S. Contingent Remains

American Forces Press Service ^ | John J. Kruzel

[SandRat]

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12, 2008 – The United States has redeployed some 2,000 Georgian troops from Iraq to their home country, where a contingent of fewer than 100 American military personnel remain, a Defense Department spokesman said today.

Pentagon Spokesman Bryan Whitman said the United States, meanwhile, is prepared to provide humanitarian aid to Georgia, where clashes with Russia broke out last week in the breakaway region of South Ossetia in the former Soviet republic and escalated over following days. No humanitarian missions currently are under way, he added.

American C-17s began shuttling the brigade of Georgian forces Aug. 10 and completed the redeployment yesterday, Whitman said. The U.S.-provided transport adhered to an agreement that U.S. and Georgian government officials arranged before Russian tanks and troops crossed Georgia’s border on Aug. 8.

“We are fulfilling our agreement with the Georgian government that in an emergency we would assist them in redeploying their troops,” Whitman said yesterday. “We are honoring that commitment, and we are following through with that.”

A contingent of fewer than 100 U.S. military personnel remains in Georgia, the Pentagon spokesman told reporters today. Some American personnel left yesterday, but the forces currently there are safe and accounted for, he added.

“They are not involved in the conflict,” he said, “but they are remaining there for now.”

More coverage to follow.

[Plutarch]

...the United States, meanwhile, is prepared to provide humanitarian aid to Georgia.

Now, a few F-22's and A-10's could deliver some real humanitarian aid!

[aft_lizard]

Burnett: Let me explain our situation - our church is part of a Pan-Asian ministry, located in Colorado. We are all volunteers, who around this time of year bring in medical supplies, medical attention, prayer books, and support to the Karen tribes people. People say you know the river better than anyone.
John J. Rambo: They ain’t lying.
Burnett: So what I’m asking is that we compensate you for a few hours of your time that will help change people’s lives.
John J. Rambo: Are you bringing any weapons?
Burnett: Of course not.
John J. Rambo: You’re not changing anything.

[DeusExMachina05]

I read where in WW2, when we turned over the 50 Lend Lease destroyers to Britain we stocked them full of food, ammo and fuel. The Brits were even happy to see hot cocoa in the galley. Id hope we gave those Georgian troops some “extras” before the deplaned for battle as well.

[Plutarch]

I read where in WW2, when we turned over the 50 Lend Lease destroyers to Britain we stocked them full of food... and even hot cocoa in the galley.

Yup, maybe the 2000 Georgians were sent back with this cappuccino machine in tow.

[Levante]

Oh, yes, the TOW...