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 "title": "Pentagon Options Would Withdraw 25,000 to 40,000 US Troops From Europe — 76,000 Floor Per Fiscal 2026 Funds",
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 "published": "2026-09-18T19:54:00.000+02:00",
 "updated": "2026-09-22T19:54:57.000+02:00",
 "excerpt": "\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWashington, 18 September 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey points\n\n\n * NBC News reported on 17 September, citing seven current and former US and Western officials, that the Pentagon is weighing the withdrawal of about 25,000 personnel or more from Europe, of roughly 80,000 there, and up to 40,000 in a larger option; Germany, Italy and Spain are named, and no decision has been made\n * General Alexus Grynkewich was due to give Pete Hegseth an initial analysis on 18 September; the final recommendation reache",
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