Pentagon: US to give up its military bases in Europe 15 – Gazeta.pl

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W Under this project, which is to allow for an annual savings of $ 500 million, US Air Force withdraw within a few years of the British Air Force Base Mildenhall northeast of London. Currently stationed there flying American tanks and aircraft reconnaissance and special purpose.

Two squadrons of F-35 in Lakenheath base

At the same time considering the deployment by the end of this decade, two squadrons of the latest generation fighter F-35 in the near Lakenheath base, where the US has stationed fighter wing. However, also in this case, the net loss of US military personnel in the UK will be around 2 thousand. people.

Moving from Germany to Italy

It is also envisaged by US troops leave more of their garrisons in Germany and the transfer from the state to the Italian air control squadron in the strength of about 300 people. Despite this, the number stationed in Germany American troops are expected to grow by a few hundreds.

In addition, Lajes airbase on the Portuguese Azores leave has approximately 500 members of the US military and civilian personnel.

Defense Minister Chuck Hagel acknowledged that these moves will result in job losses in the countries concerned. However, as noted, is to “help maximize our potential military in Europe, so that we can best support our NATO allies and partners.”

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Pentagon: US to give up its military bases in Europe 15 – Gazeta.pl