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Hegseth orders Pentagon review of US forces in Europe
Filed: Jun 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon will review U.S. forces in Europe for NATO reform.
WHO: Pete Hegseth
WHAT: Announced a Pentagon review of U.S. forces in Europe as part of a NATO reform plan.
WHEN: Jun 18, 2026 at 10:23 AM ET
WHERE: Europe
WHY: As part of a NATO 3.0 reboot of the defense alliance, NATO-ally countries would be subject to a Pentagon review.
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