U.S. Troops In Europe Told To Not Wear Uniforms Off Base

A U.S. servicemember watches as the flag at the Ramstein U.S. Air Force base in Germany is lowered to half-mast in honor of a killed soldier. Reuters

U.S. Troops In Europe Ordered Not To Wear Uniforms Off Base -- Washington Times

U.S. military bases in Europe have been ordered to “limit to the max extent possible” instances where personnel wear uniforms off base.

U.S. European Command put out the directive Nov. 10.

“In addition, all personnel should review individual social media account security and geo-location functions/settings to ensure their profiles are not overly revealing,” EUCOM said in a statement, Military Timesreported Tuesday.

Just two days after EUCOM’s directive was announced, U.S. sailors on liberty in Turkey were attacked by the nationalist Youth Association.

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Update #1: US orders its Europe troops to keep low profile -- AP
Update #2: EUCOM bars troops from wearing uniforms off base -- Stars and Stripes

My Comment: I guess the rational is .... why make an easy target. But if someone wants to target a U.S. soldier .... they will.