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Pentagon to permanently cut about 4,000 soldiers in Europe
Filed: May 19, 2026 at 10:04 PM ET
Summary: The Pentagon said it will permanently cut about 4,000 soldiers from Europe as part of a broader forces review.
WHO: US Department of Defense (Pentagon)
WHAT: Permanently cutting about 4,000 soldiers from Europe
WHEN: May 19, 2026 at 3:25 PM ET
WHERE: Europe
WHY: As part of a broader review of US forces in Europe
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