Congress approved the Fiscal 2006 military construction spending bill on Nov. 18, sending the $ 6.2 billion measure to the President for signature. The legislation includes $1.5 billion for implementation of the 2005 BRAC decision
Air Force Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich assumed command of U.S. European Command on July 1, taking over the key assignment as the U.S. and its allies contend with a resurgent Russia and a grinding war in Ukraine.