German security agencies have disrupted many plots in recent years by groups accused of planning attacks on government targets and critical infrastructure.
The people of Steinstuecken, and the American soldiers and diplomats who protect them, were determined to keep this village, a “little pocket of freedom” in Communist territory, free.
The administration said it would return $2 billion taken from the Pentagon and use it for the construction projects for which the money was originally intended.
A day battle drill at the Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, refueling a Raptor over Alaska, an aircraft fire drill on the USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made the announcement after talks with German Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer on his first tour of Europe since becoming Pentagon chief in January.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press and Howard Altman
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday began an inaugural tour of Europe to shore up partnerships that are a cornerstone of the post-World War II order.
Paratroopers train in Alaska, Marine recruits take part in Basic Warrior Training at Parris Island, a cadet shapes hot steel at the Air Force Academy, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.