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US may establish new command in Germany to arm Ukraine: report

A final decision on the command is expected within the next few weeks.

By Rachel Nostrant

14 months ago

Pentagon’s high-level group to aid Ukraine is rooted in Iraq and Afghanistan fight

The Pentagon has modeled a new high-level team to rush military aid to Ukraine after the group it used to rush supplies to troops in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria, according to a memo obtained by Defense News and sources familiar with the matter.

19 months ago

Three questions on US troops moving from Germany

An Army War College professor's insights into the Defense Department's announcement to moving American troops from Germany to elsewhere on the continent and stateside.

By John R. Deni

3 years ago

German governors urge Congress to stop American troop withdrawal plan

The governors of the four German states that are home to critical U.S. military facilities are urging members of U.S. Congress to try and force President Donald Trump to back down from plans to withdraw more than a quarter of American troops from the country.

3 years ago

Despite pandemic, Air Force continues long-range Bomber Task Force missions in Europe

Long-range bomber missions launched from the continental U.S. "ensure that as we continue to refine what I’ll call our muscle memory to operate across Europe,” said Air Force Gen. Jeff Harrigian.

By Diana Stancy Correll

3 years ago

US Army commander calls for speedier movement for NATO forces in EU

The U.S. Army’s commander in Europe is urging European nations to agree on special transport and border rules so that NATO forces can be quickly moved to deter potential aggressors like Russia.

6 years ago

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