Travel restrictions for #France now in effect for American military, DOD personnel, and family members. Details at https://t.co/YtiOAzPLRp
— U.S European Command (@US_EUCOM) November 16, 2015
Washington Post: U.S. military bans troops from traveling to Paris on free time
The U.S. Defense Department has banned U.S. troops and employees from traveling in their free time within 50 kilometers of Paris, following the terrorist attacks in the French capital on Friday night.
The ban was put in place late Sunday by U.S. European Command. It applies to all military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and family members who are sponsored by a specific military command. Anyone who wants to travel to the area on official business or for emergency reasons must obtain approval from a general officer or other senior official in their chain of command.
“This is a precautionary measure to keep our personnel and families safe in light of the recent attacks,” a European Command announcement said. “This is also an effort to help minimize tourist traffic at the borders in France, and in particularly, in Paris as the French authorities continue their investigation.”
WNU Editor: Everyone is very nervous.
More News On The Pentagon Banning U.S. Soldiers From Travelling To Paris On Their Free Time
DoD implements Paris travel ban for all troops, civilian personnel -- Army Times
DoD Announces France Travel Ban -- Military.com
Pentagon bans US troops from travel to Paris -- The Hill
Off-duty US troops banned from Paris after attacks -- AFP
No liberty in France: Pentagon bans US troops & families from personal travel to Paris -- RT
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