“'In an environment in which persistent, unpredictable threats loom, it is important to maintain this readiness model that allows us to counter those threats as they emerge,' Kurilla added.
While the latest deployments to Afghanistan came with short notice, they were not completely unexpected."

http://taskandpurpose.com/afghanistan-war-paratroopers-deployment/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=tp-today&utm_content=title

Can anyone say "mission creep"? I would have preferred the Weinberger doctrine, but I'm not in charge.