Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth orders the withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany. The Pentagon confirmed the directive on Friday, marking a significant shift in U.S. military posture in Europe.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany, according to a Pentagon announcement on Friday.
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