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USIA - Text: DOD Announces Reductions at U.S. Air Base in Turkey, 97-03-27United States Information Agency: Selected Articles Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The United States Information Agency (USIA) Gopher at <gopher://gopher.usia.gov>TEXT: DOD ANNOUNCES REDUCTIONS AT U.S. AIR BASE IN TURKEY(Turkey remains `vital U.S. ally') (240)"This reduction is part of the general realignment of U.S. bases in Europe, " DOD said March 27. "The U.S. government is not reducing its commitment to Europe or Turkey. Turkey remains a vital U.S. ally and key regional partner." Following is the announcement: (Begin text)NUMBER OF U.S. AIR FORCE PERSONNEL AT AIR BASE IN TURKEY REDUCEDSecretary of Defense William S. Cohen announced today that the Department of Defense will reduce the number of U.S. Air Force personnel permanently assigned to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, by 40-50 percent by September 30, 1998. This action will begin immediately, with a gradual reduction of the 2, 400 U.S. Air Force personnel currently assigned to the base.This reduction is part of the general realignment of U.S. bases in Europe. To date, more than 800 U.S. military locations in Europe have been returned to the host nation, reduced, or placed on standby. The U.S. government is not reducing its commitment to Europe or Turkey. Turkey remains a vital U.S. ally and key regional partner. (End text)From the United States Information Agency (USIA) Gopher at gopher://gopher.usia.govUnited States Information Agency: Selected Articles Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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