Only a few weeks after the disastrous Paris terrorist attacks on Nov. 13, the Pentagon has lifted its travel ban prohibiting American servicemen and their families from traveling to Paris or Brussels.
“U.S. European Command has rescinded the travel restrictions to Paris and Brussels,” the U.S. European Command announced. “However, all DoD personnel are advised to remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings, and encouraged to report any suspicious activity to the proper authorities.”
The travel ban prevented military personnel from coming within a 30 mile radius of the city. By limiting the presence of American tourists and military members, the Pentagon hoped to help Paris police root out ISIS sympathizers without interference.
France, however, remains in a state of emergency. Since the attacks, French police have conducted 2,235 searches, made 263 arrests and seized 334 weapons–including 34 military-style firearms. Police have also shut down three mosques with a “pattern of radicalization.” The state of emergency is expected to continue until February 2016.