Many years ago, we were able to stay at Chiemsee before it was closed. I always wondered what happened to those huge paintings in the dining hall.| Submit your comments on this article | ||
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| Pentagon to close 21 facilities in Europe | ||
| 2014-05-26 | ||
| The Pentagon announced Friday it was closing down 21 military facilities in Europe, a move the Department said would save $60 million annually. The closures were part of a previously-announced effort, but the decision was somewhat unexpected in light of U.S. attempts to reassure European allies in the wake of Russia's annexation of Crimea. The closures are comprised mostly of recreational and housing facilities at U.S. and NATO military bases across Europe, such as a skeet shooting range, a hotel and a golf course. But some munitions storage facilities will also be shuttered. "This is about making sure we have the right footprint, the right posture, and frankly that we're spending taxpayer dollars the right way in Europe," Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said at a press briefing Friday. Kirby said it is just the first round of such closures, which are taking place in Germany, Italy, Denmark, Greece, the United Kingdom, and Belgium, and that more would follow.
Lawmakers and some defense experts have criticized the Pentagon for pulling several combat brigades out of Europe over the past year, a move that they say renders the United States less able to protect allies in the face of resurgent Russian aggression.
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| Posted by:Steve White |
| #5 Besoeker, I spent two vacations at the Chiemsee hotel. Fabulous place. I remember they closed it because they were under orders to put in a fire protection system and they couldn't afford it. Yes, there was great art in every room, alcove, corner, and hallway in the place. Our rooms were full of antiques and beautiful rugs. Pretty soon Champ is going to realize the exponential costs of Obamacare and the health insurance bailout (told you so) cannot be paid by closing down the military. |
| Posted by: Bill Clinton 2014-05-26 20:09 |
| #4 Besoeker----That is one righteous timbered hall!!!! |
| Posted by: Alaska Paul 2014-05-26 18:28 |
| #3 The closures are comprised mostly of recreational and housing facilities More unaccompanied tours and fewer collateral targets? |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2014-05-26 15:16 |
| #2 I've been hearing about this for weeks, but nobody seems to have a list. |
| Posted by: ed in texas 2014-05-26 10:09 |
| #1 Many years ago, we were able to stay at Chiemsee before it was closed. I always wondered what happened to those huge paintings in the dining hall. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2014-05-26 06:24 |