Sally Pfenning Director of Requirements and Resource Integration (J8) U.S. European Command

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Ms. Sally Pfenning is the Director, Requirements and Resource Integration (J8), Headquarters, U.S. European Command (USEUCOM). As the EUCOM J8, Ms. Pfenning serves as the Commander’s principal advisor providing analytical expertise, judgement, and advice on all aspects of capability needs, technology innovation approaches, and resource integration necessary to engage and enhance European and U.S. security interests within the European theater. She facilitates the development of USEUCOM requirements for the Future Years Defense Program, advocates for material and non-material solutions, and manages the headquarters’ budget.

She is focused on and responsible for translating defense strategy into capabilities and resource requirements, and providing oversight for all resource integration and synchronization functions of USEUCOM. She interfaces regularly with NATO, OSD, Joint Staff, other Combatant Commands, theater service components, and the military services.