US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say
The United States is withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, according to US officials. The Pentagon stated the move will be completed within the next six to 12 months. Germany currently hosts about 35,000 active-duty US military personnel, the largest US troop presence in Europe.
- ▪The US is withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany.
- ▪The withdrawal is expected to be completed within six to 12 months.
- ▪Germany hosts approximately 35,000 active-duty US military personnel.
- ▪This troop reduction is part of broader Pentagon force posture adjustments.
- ▪The US maintains the largest military presence in Europe in Germany.
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US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials sayThe Pentagon said the withdrawal was expected to be completed over the next six to 12 months. Germany is home to some 35,000 active-duty US military personnel, more than anywhere else in Europe.US Army Brig. Gen. Curtis King, commanding general of 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command speaks with Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll, April 30 in Ansbach, Germany. (photo credit: US Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jacob Kohrs)
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