OAN’s Brooke Mallory
Monday, July 1, 2024 11:14 AM
ABC News We have confirmed that several US military bases across Europe are currently on heightened alert.
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According to two U.S. government officials who spoke to the media, the Force Protection Conditions (FPCON) alert level “Charlie” was implemented last weekend.
According to the Army, “Charlie” is the second-highest alert level and is “used when there are incidents or information indicating any form of terrorist act or possible attack on personnel or facilities.”
In a statement to reporters, the US European Command (EUCOM) said it was “continually assessing a variety of factors” in both security and safety.
“For operational safety reasons we will not discuss specific measures but we remain vigilant,” EUCOM said.
While maintaining that troops are likely “under a real threat,” a US official based at an undisclosed base in Europe said: CNN He said the alert level for Charlie had not been raised “for at least 10 years”.
“We are prepared for every possible danger, from radical Islamic terrorism to violent criminals and hooligans,” German Interior Minister Nancy Faser said.
This incident initially Stars and Stripesan independent military magazine.
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