Pentagon Moves to Beef Up Security At Military Bases Due to ISIS Threats
May. 08, 2015
In light of threats from ISIS, the security level at U.S. military
bases has been raised the highest level since the 10th anniversary of
the 9/11 attacks. More from
Fox News:
The
level, known as "Bravo," is the third of five levels of alert and means
increased security at military posts across the country. A day earlier,
FBI Director James Comey offered blunt remarks about the domestic
threat from ISIS sympathizers, saying hundreds and possibly thousands of
people in America are following ISIS on social media and consuming
their "poison."
A Defense Department statement described the elevated alert level as a “prudent measure” to help mitigate threats.
“The
USNORTHCOM Commander raised the baseline Force Protection Condition as a
prudent measure to remind installation commanders at all levels within
the USNORTHCOM area of responsibility to ensure increased vigilance and
safeguarding of all DOD personnel, installations and facilities,” the
statement said. “This change, in addition to random drills or exercises,
is a mean to ensure that we effectively execute our force protection
mission."
The heightened alert means additional security
measures can be taken including stricter inspections of vehicles and IDs
on military posts across the country. On the heels of the decision, the
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Ohio canceled a scheduled
concert for Friday night, citing "elevated security measures."
Meanwhile, the FBI is
admitting there are potentially "thousands" of ISIS sympathizers living in the U.S. and possibly willing to carry out attacks.
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