Army announces two overseas deployments

The Army on May 22 announced two upcoming deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq.

The 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, stationed at Ft. Campbell, KY, will deploy this summer to Afghanistan. The unit, commanded by Col. Craig Alia, will replace the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel.

The XVIII Airborne Corps headquarters at Ft. Bragg, NC, will deploy this fall to Iraq. The unit, commanded by Lt. Gen. Paul LaCamera, will replace the III Corps headquarters in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.