North Carolina city one of five being considered for new Army command HQ
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By Associated Press |
Posted: Sat 9:20 PM, Jun 16, 2018 |
Updated: Sat 11:36 PM, Jun 16, 2018
AUSTIN, T.X. (AP) - A U.S. Army spokesman says Raleigh is one of just five cities on a narrowed list being considered to house a prestigious command center that's meant to modernize Army operations and technology.
Col. Patrick Seiber tells the Austin American-Statesman that Austin, Texas, is a finalist for the Futures Command headquarters along with Boston, Minneapolis, Philadelphia and Raleigh, North Carolina.
Seiber says 10 other cities - including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles and Seattle - are no longer candidates. A final decision is expected by the end of June.
The Army wants the center to be near experts in technology and innovation who can figure out emerging threats and what equipment will be needed to answer them.
The complex will have a staff of roughly 500 people, led by a four-star general.
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