The Pentagon says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the withdrawal of about 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany within the next year. The decision is described by the Pentagon as the result of a review of the U.S. force posture in Europe. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell says the move reflects “theater requirements and conditions on the ground,” according to his statement. Multiple outlets report the announcement comes on Friday as Washington and European partners continue to face tensions related to the war in the Middle East. While the decision changes the scale of the U.S. military presence in Germany, the sources provided do not specify where the troops will relocate, which units are affected, or what timeline details apply beyond the next-year timeframe. The announcement is presented as part of broader adjustments to U.S. deployments in Europe rather than as a single-event response, with the Pentagon emphasizing operational considerations tied to current requirements and conditions.