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U.S. Authorizes Ordered Departure of DoD Dependents from Turkey

The U.S. government has authorized the ordered departure of Defense Department dependents from Turkey, including those at Incirlik Air Base, according to Pentagon spokesman Peter Cook.

The move announced today comes out of an "abundance of caution" to security concerns in the region, and not in response to a specific threat, Cook told reporters.

Defense Secretary Ash Carter, in coordination with Secretary of State John Kerry, authorized the ordered departure for all DoD dependents in Izmir, Adana and Mugla provinces, Cook said.

This step does not signify a permanent decision to end accompanied tours at these facilities, according to a news release from U.S. European command.

"This decision allows for the deliberate, safe return of family members from these areas due to continued security concerns in the region," he said.

The decision impacts 670 out of the 770 Defense Department dependents in Turkey, Cook said, adding that it is his understanding that "this will move quickly."

Security concern

Russia Tops The U.K.’s List Of Security Concerns

British Prime Minister David Cameron will release a list of the United Kingdom’s latest security concerns later this month. Several British press outfits have reported that Prime Minister Cameron is likely to name Russia as one of the U.K.’s most pressing concerns. In security speak, Russia is likely to be dubbed a “top-tier” possible threat to the U.K.The report makes mention of Russia, amongst other states and regions, and clearly establishes that the U.K. is worried about Russia’s recent, pointedly military, take on most international issues. The fact that Russia now features high on the U.K.’s list of security concerns is interesting, especially because the state found no mention in the last committee report, published after the 2010 National Security Strategy review was concluded.

The 2014-2015 report states, “The last five years have seen a range of international developments, ranging from the growth of radicalization and fundamentalism to growing concerns around our energy supply, and rising aggression from Russia.”