The United States is deploying about 3,000 troops to Eastern European ally countries, the Pentagon announced on Wednesday. This decision comes amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine. The deployment includes about 2,000 troops going to Germany and Poland and a 1,000 troop mounted cavalry unit moving from Germany to Romania, Pentagon press secretary John Kirby told news outlets Feb. 2. Kirby said that these are “not permanent moves” and the forces are “not going to fight in Ukraine, but are going to ensure the robust defense of our NATO allies.” He added that the troops are trained for a “variety of missions,” including to “deter aggression.” “The current situation demands that we reinforce the deterrent and defensive posture on NATO’s eastern flank,” Kirby said. “President Biden has been clear that the United States will respond to the growing threat to Europe’s security and stability.” Kirby added the U.S. commitment …