Sunday, March 13, 2016

A New U.S. Military Commander For NATO


DW: NATO confirms nomination of new top commander in Europe

Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti will replace Gen. Philip Breedlove for a role that is traditionally held by an American. The change occurs as NATO faces increased threats from Russia along its borders and in Syria.

Scaparrotti, who currently oversees American armed forces in Korea, will take over the position at a critical time for NATO, when Russia is allegedly backing rebels in parts of Ukraine and engaging in air strikes in Syria in support of the embattled President Bashar al Assad.

An American traditionally serves as SACEUR, and also serves as the US European Command. After receiving approval by the US Congress, Scaparrotti will be handed the reins at a ceremony at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) outside Mons, Belgium.

Breedlove has served as SACEUR since May 13, 2013.

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More News On The Nomination Of Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti To Supreme Allied Commander Of Europe

US Gen. Scaparrotti To Be Next Head of European Command -- Defense News
US General in Korea Nominated as Next NATO Supreme Commander -- Military.com
Scaparrotti nominated to replace Breedlove at EUCOM, NATO -- Stars and Stripes
Commander of U.S. forces in Korea tapped to lead European Command -- Washington Post
U.S. nominates Scaparrotti as top NATO commander -- Reuters
Obama Nominates Army General Scaparrotti for Top NATO Commander Position -- Sputnik
Vladimir Putin Just Gained a Potential New Adversary -- Fiscal Times
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