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US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany within a year

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces the US will reduce its troop presence in Germany by 5,000 over the next 6 to 12 months. Approximately 35,000 US troops currently serve in Germany.

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces the US will reduce its troop presence in Germany by 5,000 over the next 6 to 12 months. Approximately 35,000 US troops currently serve in Germany.
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