The U. S. Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is in South Korea. He is there to talk about the future of U. S. troops in the country. The talks are part of the annual Security Consultative Meeting. This meeting is important. It helps the U. S. and South Korea plan their military alliance. They also discuss how to defend against North Korea. The two defense ministers wi...
Top Republicans in Congress are not happy with the Pentagon's plan to cut down the number of U. S. troops in Eastern Europe. They think it's a bad idea, especially since Russia has been acting aggressively in the area. Senators Roger Wicker and Mike Rogers released a statement saying they strongly disagree with the Pentagon's decision. They believe that reducing tro...
The U. S. has decided to reduce its military presence along Europe's eastern border with Ukraine. This change is part of a broader review of U. S. military strategy. Around 80, 000 to 100, 000 U. S. troops are typically stationed in Europe. The reduction involves pulling out a brigade that has been rotating through several NATO countries, including Romania. Romania'...
The U. S. government shutdown is causing big problems for the military. Over 11, 000 U. S. soldiers in Germany might not get paid. Germany is stepping in to help. They will cover the paychecks of these troops. This is a big deal because Germany has the most U. S. troops of any European country. There are about 35, 000 soldiers stationed there. The shutdown is now in...
Trump's recent remarks about potentially returning U. S. troops to Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan have sparked discussions. This idea comes years after the U. S. left the country in a hurried and chaotic manner. Trump mentioned this during a press event with the British Prime Minister, linking it to the need to keep an eye on China. The base, once a key U. S. milita...
In a significant move, a US president recently visited the largest US military base in the Middle East, located in Qatar. This visit was not just about paying tribute to the troops but also about strengthening ties between the two countries. The president highlighted a massive deal where Qatar agreed to buy $42 billion worth of advanced American military equipment. T...
The Polish President, Andrzej Duda, recently shared some reassuring news. He said the U. S. won't be pulling back its troops from Poland or the NATO's eastern border. This comes at a time when there's a lot of talk about the U. S. pushing Europe to take more responsibility for its own defense. It's no secret that the U. S. has been encouraging Europe to step...
The Middle East is once again caught in the midst of a brewing storm, as the US Pentagon announces a surge in troop deployment to the region. The move comes on the heels of Israel's ground invasion of Lebanon, aimed at targeting Hezbollah terrorists. But what does this mean for the region, and why is it happening now? The surge in US troops will bring the total numb...