The US will take over a Romanian air base—Mihail Kogalniceanu near the Black Sea—where, beginning in April, up to 1,500 American troops will train, reports Associated Press news service. US and Romanian officials a year ago worked out the basics of the agreement, considering at least three potential sites. As part of the arrangement, the US will front some $34 million to refurbish the facility, including revamping quarters, recreation facilities, offices, and a medical clinic.
Air Force Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost—a trailblazer and one of the first 10 women to reach a four-star rank across the U.S. military—retired and passed control of U.S. Transportation Command to Air Force Gen. Randall Reed on Oct. 4, finishing an eventful tenure at TRANSCOM.