President Biden has issued an order to activate troops for Operation Atlantic Resolve in accordance with the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, specifically sections 121 and 12304 of title 10, United States Code. The President has determined that augmenting the active Armed Forces of the United States is necessary to ensure the successful execution of Operation Atlantic Resolve within the area of responsibility of the United States European Command. To facilitate this operation, the President authorizes the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Homeland Security in relation to the Coast Guard, to activate duty for Operation Atlantic Resolve.
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