Event Brief
U.S. Military Stand Down for Troops on Minnesota Deployment
Filed: Feb 02, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
Summary: Over 1,500 troops were taken off heightened alert for a possible deployment to Minnesota.
WHO: U.S. Military
WHAT: Stand down order for troops
WHEN: Feb 02, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
WHERE: Alaska and North Carolina
WHY: Troops were on standby for deployment to Minnesota
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