Pentagon Review Leaves U.S. Troops in Europe in Limbo; a Wiesbaden Unit Packed for a Possible Move to South Korea, NYT Reports
The Pentagon's six-month review of its global force posture is still under way and could reshape the deployments of tens of thousands of American troops stationed across Europe, The New York Times reported on November 10. One specialised Army unit in Wiesbaden, Germany, the Multi-Domain Command Europe, with about 1,000 personnel, began packing its advanced equipment last summer after receiving notice that it might be transferred to South Korea this fall. The equipment remains boxed at the German installation, the unit has not relocated, and its eventual destination remains uncertain.
About 78,000 American troops are stationed across Europe, including some 37,000 in Germany, the largest U.S. military presence in any European country. A Pentagon spokesman confirmed that the force review remains under way and described the administrative preparations involving the German-based unit. The review's findings are expected to be announced by the end of 2026. Officials said no final decision has been made on the unit's relocation or on broader reductions in Europe.
The multi-domain command is a specialised formation that coordinates long-range fires and information operations across services. Three U.S. officials said the unit began packing after the notice; five officials and a former diplomat familiar with the discussions said the equipment is still in Wiesbaden and the move is unresolved, leaving personnel and families waiting since the summer.
The review comes as Russia's war against Ukraine continues near NATO territory. European allies worry that any drawdown could weaken deterrence, but the Pentagon has stressed that no conclusions about specific moves should be drawn before the review is complete.
(Source: The New York Times)
Source: The New York Times
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