Latest "u.s. troops in europe" stories

Army sergeant’s rented car fell into Lithuanian river at drawbridge

The vehicle moved forward into the open gap, falling into the Dane River. Local divers recovered the Soldier’s body shortly after the event.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

16 months ago

Troops sent to bolster NATO begin turnover as US mulls larger footprint in Europe

“The deployments are one-for-one unit replacements, which will leave our overall force posture in the region — approximately 100,000 — unchanged,” the Pentagon's spokesman said.

By Kyle Rempfer

19 months ago

Jill Biden thanks US troops in Romania amid Ukraine war

The first lady arrived at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base in Romania, near the Black Sea, in time to help serve Friday dinner to U.S. troops.

19 months ago

Biden in Poland to see US troops

Biden planned to meet with members of the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, who are serving alongside Polish troops.

By Chris Megerian

21 months ago

Families of troops deployed to NATO’s flank sound off in town hall with Army’s top NCO

U.S. European Command is considering hardship pay for soldiers who stay past 270 days.

By Davis Winkie

21 months ago

‘Our troops will be fine,’ Austin says of US forces in Europe amid Ukraine threat

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the United States will do its due diligence to protect American troops should Russia invade Ukraine.

By Jessica Edwards

22 months ago