US Military Confirms Troop Reduction in NATO's Eastern Flank While Maintaining European Commitment

Oct 30, 2025 12:41 am CST

The US military is reducing its presence on NATO's eastern flank by redeploying infantry and airborne units to Kentucky without replacement, while emphasizing this does not constitute a withdrawal from Europe or diminished commitment to NATO's Article 5 collective defense principle. The announcement comes amid European concerns about security against Russian aggression and President Trump's continued criticism of NATO allies' defense spending.