questionmark Posted March 29, 2016 #1 Share Posted March 29, 2016 The Pentagon ordered families of hundreds of U.S. military members to evacuate southern Turkey amid growing violence in the country, and on the eve of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's arrival in the U.S. for security meetings. The "ordered departure" on Tuesday comes two days before Erdoğan meets with Vice President Biden during a nuclear security summit in Washington. White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said Erdoğan and President Obama will meet informally. The decision affects almost 700 family members and other U.S. civilians assigned to Incirlik Air Base, a consulate in Adana and smaller facilities in the cities of Izmir and Mugla. Read more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftermath Posted March 29, 2016 #2 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Damn-it, where's my tin foil hat when I need it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+susieice Posted March 30, 2016 #3 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Just saw this tonight too. http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/29/politics/pentagon-orders-military-families-to-leave-southern-turkey/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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