EUCOM Requests Two More Destroyers, Commander Says Rota is Ready to Receive

摘要

The head of U.S. European Command (EUCOM) said his area of responsibility is ready toreceive two additional guided missile destroyers to further deter Russian aggression, shouldCongress approve the move.Speaking at a Feb. 25 posture hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee, EUCOMCommander and NATO Supreme Allied Commander-Europe Air Force Gen. Tod Wolters sharedthat previously appropriated funds have allowed the command to “improve and mature” theinfrastructure of Naval Station Rota in anticipation of additional ships.