US Army lists five cities considered to house new command

WASHINGTON - The US Army has listed five cities under consideration to house a new command designed to modernize its operations and technology.

The finalists for the Army's Futures Command headquarters are Austin, Texas; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Raleigh, North Carolina, according to new reports, citing an Army spokesman.

Ten 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 said the establishment of the Futures Command is the service's most significant reorganization effort since 1973.

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 deal with them.

Army officials have said that the complex will have a staff of roughly 500 people, led by a four-star general.