The future of US troops in Europe is at a crossroads amid a major Pentagon review.
US military units in Europe have become paralyzed after controversial redeployment orders, according to the New York Times.
Multidisciplinary Command Europe, one of NATO's key units on the eastern flank, was told last summer that it might move to South Korea, but so far no decision has been confirmed. The unit has become a visible symbol of the uncertainty hanging over some 78,000 American troops stationed across the continent as the Pentagon completes a six-month review of its force posture in Europe.
The review, announced by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in June, is expected to produce recommendations by the end of the year. A withdrawal could affect ports in Spain, air bases in England and Italy and troop concentrations across Eastern Europe.
US commanders have previously criticized European countries for limiting American access to bases and airspace during the war between the US and Israel with Iran. Since then the Pentagon's focus has shifted towards deterring China and protecting the homeland, while reducing its contributions to NATO.
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