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Via Stars and Stripes.
The Pentagon is ordering the evacuation of nearly 700 military family members from Incirlik Air Base and two smaller military installations in Turkey because of concerns over the deteriorating security environment there.
Families are expected to begin leaving Turkey on Wednesday, stopping first at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, before continuing on to the States or other duty locations, U.S. European Command told Stars and Stripes.
“We understand this is disruptive to our military families, but we must keep them safe and ensure the combat effectiveness of our forces to support our strong ally Turkey in the fight against terrorism,” EUCOM chief Gen. Philip Breedlove said Tuesday in a statement.
The mandatory departure order, announced by the State Department, affects nearly all Defense Department dependents assigned to Incirlik, as well as those at smaller bases in Izmir and Mugla.
About 670 dependents are expected to be evacuated, along with 287 pets. About 770 dependents, most from Incirlik, are currently in Turkey, EUCOM spokeswoman Julie Weckerlein said. Those allowed to stay are the family members of mission-essential personnel.
originally posted by: Discotech
a reply to: xuenchen
Either civil war is brewing in Turkey, or they're taking a war to Syria
I wonder if it's anything to do with this ?
PKK fighters kidnap ruling party official in southeast Turkey
originally posted by: xuenchen
The U.S. State Department has issued a travel warning and an order to move families of military personnel out of Turkey.
Looks like the situation there might be getting real sticky.
This could indicate a major military operation from any side involved.
Also could be a precaution because of terrorists in Turkey.
What does this mean?
Not Good: Hundreds of Military Dependents Ordered to Evacuate Turkey
A letter from the S.D. is in the article....
Via Stars and Stripes.
The Pentagon is ordering the evacuation of nearly 700 military family members from Incirlik Air Base and two smaller military installations in Turkey because of concerns over the deteriorating security environment there.
Families are expected to begin leaving Turkey on Wednesday, stopping first at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, before continuing on to the States or other duty locations, U.S. European Command told Stars and Stripes.
“We understand this is disruptive to our military families, but we must keep them safe and ensure the combat effectiveness of our forces to support our strong ally Turkey in the fight against terrorism,” EUCOM chief Gen. Philip Breedlove said Tuesday in a statement.
The mandatory departure order, announced by the State Department, affects nearly all Defense Department dependents assigned to Incirlik, as well as those at smaller bases in Izmir and Mugla.
About 670 dependents are expected to be evacuated, along with 287 pets. About 770 dependents, most from Incirlik, are currently in Turkey, EUCOM spokeswoman Julie Weckerlein said. Those allowed to stay are the family members of mission-essential personnel.
Things Getting Hotter?
originally posted by: tsurfer2000h
a reply to: Azureblue
It means the US is keeping safe the innocent family members of US military personnel safe from terror attacks.
Nothing more, but your linked source seems to want to make it something more...which isn't new from Mr. Stone.