Russian Soldiers Train On Fort Carson

The Russians are coming – in fact, they’re already here – but it may not be what you think.

Twenty-two Russian army paratroopers are at Fort Carson for two weeks of training with the 10th Special Forces Group.

The two nations’ militaries have been conducting joint exercises for years, but U.S. officials say this is believed to be the first time Russian soldiers have trained on U.S. soil.

The soldiers are training together on basic combat skills ranging from firing weapons to making parachute drops.

It’s the first step toward joint exercises in more complicated anti-terrorism operations.

The training involves only unclassified weapons, and the Russians have U.S. escorts around the clock.

U.S. soldiers are expected to go to Russia for similar exercises next year.