Army extends single soldier tours in Europe, Japan to three years
By JOHN VANDIVER | STARS AND STRIPES Published: June 12, 2019
STUTTGART, Germany — Single-soldier tours in Europe and Japan will increase from two to three years in a move designed to save money and boost the combat readiness of overseas units, the Army said Tuesday.
The policy change took effect June 1 and applies to all single soldiers who receive unaccompanied travel orders after June 14, the Army said in a statement. The change will affect 3,000 to 5,000 soldiers each year.
“The Army has no plan to expand this policy to other locations at this time,†the service said.
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