US to Pull About 5,000 Troops Out of Germany Within Year
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 18:30 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
The Pentagon announced plans to withdraw roughly 5,000 American service members from Germany over the next six to twelve months. The reduction is part of a broader reassessment of US force posture in Europe following strategic reviews.
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