Some US troops cite benefits of Germany presence as Trump threatens pullback
Some U.S. military officers in Germany emphasized the strategic benefits of the American troop presence, including deterrence, joint training with NATO allies, and lessons from the war in Ukraine, as President Donald Trump announced a review of potential troop reductions. The Hohenfels training center in southern Germany, a key site for large-scale combat exercises, hosts U.S. and allied forces in realistic scenarios involving drone warfare and electronic countermeasures. While senior officers avoided commenting on Trump's remarks, they underscored the importance of interoperability and readiness in the face of evolving threats.
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Some US troops cite benefits of Germany presence as Trump threatens pullbackSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 01, 2026, 05:28 AMUpdated May 01, 2026, 05:34 AMListenHOHENFELS, Germany, April 30 - At a U.S Army training facility in Germany on Thursday, some senior officers highlighted the benefits of American presence in the country, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was reviewing whether to reduce troop numbers in the country.The benefits of U.S. troops here include deterring adversaries, combat training with allies on European terrain, and absorbing lessons from nearby Ukraine, they told Reuters and a small group of other media visiting the U.S.
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