Army seeking solutions for limited mobility in Europe

By Ashley Tressel / December 14, 2017 at 11:38 AM
As the Army exhibits a more visible presence in Europe, it has realized the barriers it faces on the ground, and is forming strategies to better move around the continent. Col. Michael Simmering, commander of the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, back from a training rotation in Europe, identified mobility as their main stumbling block -- particularly crossing borders. "Freedom of movement is and remains the No. 1 challenge . . . in the U.S. Army Europe...

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