In a move signaling increased caution, U.S. commanders in Europe have raised the alert status of military bases, according to Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh. Although specific intelligence details were not disclosed, Singh emphasized that the decision was influenced by a variety of factors rather than a singular threat.
Singh noted that these precautionary measures are aimed at safeguarding service members and their families stationed in the region. “U.S. European Command is taking steps to increase vigilance for our service members, their families, and our facilities,” she stated during a Pentagon briefing. “This was done out of an abundance of caution. I won’t get into more specifics.”
The heightened alert coincides with several major events taking place across Europe, including the 2024 European football championship and the upcoming Olympics in Paris. “There are a combination of factors, including events that are taking place in the theater that, just out of due diligence, it is good to make sure that our service members are taking the precautionary measures that they need for themselves and their families,” Singh added.
In other developments, Singh reported that the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore temporary pier remains in Israel’s Port of Ashdod due to adverse sea conditions off the coast of Gaza. “We’re still assessing when it can be re-anchored,” Singh said. “When sea states calm a bit, will provide an update.”
Meanwhile, efforts continue to deliver aid to Palestinians through the World Food Program and other organizations. “In terms of the distribution, you did see that some distribution did start back up over the weekend,” Singh explained. “It is going to take a few days to move that aid out of the marshaling area that had built up over time.”–News Desk