A new Air Force policy takes effect that requires commanders who have made a sexual assault disciplinary decision to refer that decision to the commander’s servicing general court-martial convening authority for review. (Also see July 2, 2013.)
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.