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Pentagon to cut thousands of troops from Europe
Filed: May 20, 2026 at 8:05 AM ET
Summary: The Pentagon says the U.S. will cut thousands of troops from Europe after a halted deployment to Poland.
WHO: Pentagon
WHAT: Says the U.S. will cut thousands of troops from Europe
WHEN: May 19, 2026 at 9:42 PM ET
WHERE: Europe
WHY: A planned deployment of forces to Poland was abruptly halted last week.
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