Increased security alert level for US military bases in Europe

WASHINGTON – Due to a “combination of factors” that could affect the safety of soldiers and their families, an increased security alert level has been established for U.S. military bases in Europe, military officials said Monday.

The U.S. European Command oversees 83,000 American troops at Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps installations across the continent. The command is “doubling its efforts to emphasize vigilance during the summer months,” it said in a statement released Monday.

Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and the Olympic Games in Paris are some of the factors affecting the security situation in Europe.

Concerns about security at the Olympics were a key reason for the tightening of security measures, according to a senior defense official who was not authorized to speak publicly. The move appears to be proactive rather than a response to a specific threat.

The European Command “continuously monitors the security situation to ensure that its personnel are informed and best armed to ensure the safety of individuals and their families and loved ones,” the statement said.

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