NATO Military Chief: Budget Discussions Underway That Could Bolster EUCOM

By Tony Bertuca / April 30, 2015 at 4:02 PM
Internal budget discussions are underway at the Pentagon on increasing the U.S. military presence in Europe, according to the supreme allied commander of NATO. "It's taking place in the construct of the current budget, the '16 budget and '17 and out," Air Force Gen. Philip Breedlove told reporters on Thursday. "Russia has demonstrated it's not a partner. It is fair to say that we probably ought to look at the force structure." Breedlove also told the Senate Armed Services Committee...

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