Share this article FEB. 25, 2022 | BY C. TODD LOPEZ, DOD NEWS In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg today announced activation of the alliance’s defense plans, which means also that it can deploy the NATO Defense Force. The U.S. Defense Department now stands ready to provide capabilities to help … Continue reading With Activation of NATO Response Force, U.S. Military Ready to Provide Forces