All U.S. military bases in Europe have been placed on high terror alert

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U.S. bases throughout Europe have raised the status of the alert level to “Force Protection Charlie,” which means the Pentagon has received credible intelligence indicating some form of a terrorist attack is in the works. Condition “Charlie” is the second-highest alert level.

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A statement from the U.S. European Command headquarters  reads: “USEUCOM advises personnel in the European theater to remain vigilant and stay alert at all times,” the command said in a statement. “USEUCOM constantly monitors the security environment to ensure its personnel are informed and best postured to assure the safety of their individual person, family and loved ones.”

Fox News explains the new alert applies to all U.S. military facilities and personnel in Europe, including facilities in Germany, Italy, Romanian and Bulgaria, per reporting from Stars and Stripes.

“There is credible intel pointing to an attack against U.S. bases over the next week or so,” a U.S. defense official told Fox News’ Lucas Tomlinson.

The official, who declined to be identified because he was not authorized to speak to the media, did not elaborate on the nature of the threat, but confirmed it was not tied to the French elections.

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The official said all U.S. military bases in Europe have been placed on high alert, but not a lock-down. News Nation reports that U.S. officials have been warning of a growing terror danger but there is no word of what the specific threat that led to the heightened state of alert is.

“Charlie” comes with several changes in a base’s everyday operations, including a suspension of “nonessential” activities and personnel such as barbershops and some food services. Many others will work from home, according to the statement.

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