Map reveals US military bases in Germany as Trump pulls 5,000 troops

Newsweek has mapped U.S. military installations across Germany, after a plan from the Trump administration to withdraw roughly 5,000 personnel was announced, amid tensions over the Iran war.A statement from the Pentagon obtained by Newsweek said about 5,000 personnel would be pulled from bases in Germany due to the country’s lack of support for the U.S. war in Iran and "follows a thorough review of the Department’s force posture in Europe and is in recognition of theater requirements and conditions on the ground. We expect the withdrawal to be completed over the next six to twelve months."German Federal Minister of Defense, Boris Pistorius, told Newsweek that the "presence of American troops in Europe, particularly in Germany, serves the interests of both the U.S. and ourselves", citing collaboration in Ramstein, Grafenwöhr, Frankfurt. Friedrich Merz, the German chancellor, had previously raised concerns about the administration’s approach to Iran and ongoing negotiations related to the Strait of Hormuz. Trump indicated he could cut American troops in Germany in response. Merz downplayed tensions on Wednesday, saying his relationship with Trump was "as good as ever."...US Army Installations in GermanyAs of December 31, the U.S. Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) reported 36,436 active‑duty U.S. service