At least eight US military cargo aircraft depart the Middle East as President Trump announces a reduction of more than 5,000 US troops stationed in Germany. The Pentagon has not provided a reason for the aircraft movements.

Open-source flight tracking data indicates that at least eight US military cargo aircraft, including C-17A and C-5M models, have departed the Middle East region toward Europe and the United States. President Donald Trump separately announced plans to reduce US troop levels in Germany by more than 5,000 personnel.