Army chief: Decision to come on enhanced capabilities in Europe

By Courtney McBride / November 20, 2017 at 9:15 AM
While the Army has increased its presence in Europe through the heel-to-toe rotation of armored brigade combat teams and combat aviation brigades, the service's chief of staff believes further enhancements could be warranted. Gen. Mark Milley told reporters at a Nov. 15 breakfast in Washington "the size and disposition of U.S. forces around the world is relative to the task to be accomplished. What is it you want them to do?" In Europe, there are "several key tasks," he said...

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