Overview
- U.S. Army Europe and Africa said the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the 101st Airborne will return to Kentucky without a replacement in Europe.
- Romania’s defense ministry said roughly 1,000 American troops will remain in the country, down from about 1,700 previously.
- A NATO official said the alliance was informed in advance and noted U.S. force levels in Europe remain higher than before 2022.
- The Pentagon characterized the adjustment as not a U.S. withdrawal from Europe and not a reduction in commitment to NATO or Article 5.
- Sen. Roger Wicker and Rep. Mike Rogers said they strongly oppose the move, warning they were not consulted and that it risks sending the wrong signal to Russia.