U.S. scales back troops at European bases

The Pentagon has unveiled sweeping plans to consolidate its forces in Europe, taking thousands of U.S. military and civilian personnel out of bases in an effort that will save about $500 million each year
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U.S. facilities due for partial closure

U.S. facilities due for closure

UK

RAF Molesworth

RAF Mildenhall: Major U.S. Air Force base will see gradual withdrawal of3,200 troops and their families. Reductions partially offset by additional 1,200 personnel and F-35 fighter jets at nearby RAF Lakenheath from 2020

RAF Alconbury

NETHERLANDS

Sembach Commissary

Shinnen Emma Mine

BELGIUM

Brussels

Baumholder Waterworks

Husterhoeh Kaserne

Pulaski Barracks

GERMANY

Amelia Earhart Hotel

Mainz-Kastel Station

Illeshim Commissary

Barton Barracks

Artillery Kaserne

Stuttgart*

Weilimdorf Warehouse

ITALY

Camp Darby
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Area of detail

Lajes Field: Around 500 troops and civilians to be withdrawn from Portugal’sAzores – island base used as refuelling and rest stop for long-haul flights
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*Four commissaries at Kelley Barracks, Patch Barracks, Panzer Barracks and Robinson Barracks

Source: U.S. Department of Defence

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