US Army Europe is increasing its troop strength in Germany,despite President Donald Trump's recent complaints that Germany isn't doing enough to defend itself and its NATO allies.Between now and 2020,USAEUR will be sending new units comprised of 1500 additional troops,mainly to Southern Germany.The move will round out existing US combat forces in Germany up to divisional strength.The new total commitment to Germany will be 34,800 American Soldiers in Deutschland.
Germany praised the decision.*
The new US forces will include:
1.a field artillery brigade HQ in Bavaria,Southern Germany;
2.2 multiple rocket launch system battalions in Bavaria;
3.a short-range air defence battalion in Ansbach,Bavaria;
4.support personnel at Grafenwoehr,Bavaria;and
5.support personnel at Baumholder,Rhineland-Palatinate,Western Germany,near the border with France.
According to USAEUR:
The addition of these forces increases US Army readiness in Europe and ensures we are better able to respond to any crisis.*
A Newsweek magazine investigation showed that the Trump administration has increased spending on USAEUR and its drills by up to 40%,or 1.4 billion dollars.
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