Obama, warning that Russia had taken an “aggressive posture” near NATO countries, called it a “challenging and important time” for the alliance, whose members in Europe are increasingly concerned about Russia’s intentions after its incursions in Ukraine.
Addressing the beefed-up request for funding to fight IS, Carter said U.S. warplanes have been striking the extremist group in Iraq and Syria with so many precision-guided bombs and rockets that “we’re starting to run low” on some types.
The Pentagon’s proposed 2017 spending plan will be unveiled next week as part of the federal budget proposal.
The 2016 budget for military activities to reassurance allies …read more
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
