US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany
The U.S. plans to withdraw approximately 5,000 troops from Germany over the next six to 12 months, according to Pentagon officials. The decision follows a review of U.S. military force posture in Europe and current theater requirements. There are currently about 38,000 U.S. troops stationed in Germany.
- ▪Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the withdrawal of about 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany.
- ▪The withdrawal will be completed within six to 12 months, as stated by Pentagon officials.
- ▪There are currently 38,000 U.S. troops stationed in Germany.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onUS to withdraw 5,000 troops from GermanyThe withdrawal will be completed over the next six to 12 months, officials said.ByLuis MartinezMay 1, 2026, 7:01 PM1:55Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on U.S. President Donald Trump's FY2027 budget request for the Department of Defense on Capitol Hill in Washington, April 30, 2026. Eric Lee/ReutersDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth is ordering the withdrawal of about 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany, the Pentagon announced Friday.
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