1、1Germany begins pilot training at U.S. base, Reuters, May 1, 1996.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS Web96-462 FMay 22, 1996German Military Presence in the United States:The Case of Holloman Air Force BaseKaren DonfriedSpecialist in
2、European AffairsForeign Affairs and National Defense DivisionSummaryFor four decades, Germany has sent pilots to the United States for training. OnMay 1, 1996, this bilateral military cooperation took an important step forward whenDefense Secretary Perry and German Defense Minister Rhe activated the
3、 German AirForce Tactical Training Center (TTC) at Holloman Air Force Base (AFB) in NewMexico. By October 1999, the Germans plan to have 24 F-4 Phantom and 42 Tornadojets, together with roughly 900 German Air Force staff members at Holloman. The twogovernments praised this undertaking as another sig
4、n of their continuing, strong alliance.Many analysts argue that the most important benefit of an increasing German militarypresence in the United States may be to enhance opportunities for cooperation at a timewhen the United States has dramatically reduced its military presence in Europe. Someobser
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