The National Guard has been in Europe on an rotational basis for years. You do know the Florida Army National Guard was in Ukraine when it kicked off last year? I’m sure Russia knows that well and isn’t come catalyst to start anything.
I’m sure, but this is obviously unique and designed to create big media attention.
Big difference between “Regular” and “Extraordinary”.
“The US will send F-35, F-15C, F-16 fighters and A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft to Europe in the largest transatlantic movement ever”