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Trump Calls Six-Month Europe Drawdown Following NATO Drill

6/30/2026

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A simulated boarding of a U.S. Navy training vessel during NATO’s FLEETEX 250 drills off North Carolina included a goat comment.
Norwegian Lieutenant Thomas Johannsen led the boarding exercise.
British Commodore Maryla Ingham commanded Standing NATO Maritime Group One.
U.S. President Donald Trump admonished NATO members and announced a six-month Pentagon review to draw down U.S. forces in Europe.
Spanish and French Marines conducted amphibious and heavy-machine-gun drills at Camp Lejeune.

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A simulated boarding of a U.S. Navy training vessel during NATO’s FLEETEX 250 drills off North Carolina included a goat comment.
Norwegian Lieutenant Thomas Johannsen led the boarding exercise.
British Commodore Maryla Ingham commanded Standing NATO Maritime Group One.
U.S. President Donald Trump admonished NATO members and announced a six-month Pentagon review to draw down U.S. forces in Europe.
Spanish and French Marines conducted amphibious and heavy-machine-gun drills at Camp Lejeune.