Army Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti took over command of US European Command during a ceremony on Tuesday, replacing retiring Air Force Gen. Philip Breedlove. Scaparrotti arrives in Brussels after serving as commander of US Forces Korea and as commander of ISAF Joint Command. “Scap knows the practicalities of land and joint combat,” Carter said at the ceremony in Stuttgart, Germany. “He has been a tower of strength and deterrence, continually preparing his troops for evolving threats.” Scaparrotti takes over as Supreme Allied Commander in Europe during a time of increased tensions between the US, its allies, and Russia. “Today, our way of life is at a pivotal moment as we are encountering numerous threats and strategic challenges,” Scaparrotti said at the event, according to a Defense Department release.
Pentagon Releases Cost of Living, BAH Rates for 2026
Dec. 30, 2025
The Pentagon will pay cost of living allowances to 127,000 service members in the continental U.S. in 2026, an increase of 66,000 members in 2025. Airmen and Guardians across the U.S. will also receive an average increase of 4.2 percent for their Basic Housing Allowance, compared to the 5.4 percent…
