U.S. Army is reportedly seeking new bases in Europe

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Ashley Bunch

3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division stages their vehicles after officially crossing into Poland from Germany after conducting a three-day convoy, Jan. 12, for their nine-month deployment training alongside multinational partners. 3-4 ABCT’s arrival marks the start of back-to-back rotations of armored brigades in Europe as part of Atlantic Resolve. This rotation will enhance deterrence capabilities in the region, improve the U.S. ability to respond to potential crises and defend allies and partners in the European community. U.S. forces will focus on strengthening capabilities and sustaining readiness through bilateral and multinational training and exercises. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Tarr)

The U.S. Army is reportedly considering new locations to base more soldiers in Europe.

A team from U.S. Army Europe scouted two facilities in northern Germany, according to Stars and Stripes. German officials said the Army told them it was considering putting as many as 4,000 soldiers there.

“At this time no decisions have been made; we are engaged in prudent planning only,” said USAREUR said in a statement to Stars and Stripes. 

The Army has been steadily downsizing in Europe since the Cold War ended, but after Russia’s recent intervention in Ukraine, Pentagon officials are reviewing Europe’s force structure.  

“Anything we do will involve consultation with host nation(s) [and] allies,” USAREUR said.

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