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US Approves Permanent Base, Adds 5,000 Troops to Poland

7/2/2026

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United States (U.S.) officials approved a permanent base in Poland and began reviewing force availability, Marcin Przydacz said after meeting Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Poland hosts about 10,000 U.S. troops, mostly rotational, the second-largest U.S. force in Europe.
In May the Pentagon halted a planned 4,000-troop armored brigade rotation to Poland.
President Donald Trump announced an extra 5,000 U.S. troops for Poland, citing good relations with President Karol Nawrocki.

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United States (U.S.) officials approved a permanent base in Poland and began reviewing force availability, Marcin Przydacz said after meeting Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Poland hosts about 10,000 U.S. troops, mostly rotational, the second-largest U.S. force in Europe.
In May the Pentagon halted a planned 4,000-troop armored brigade rotation to Poland.
President Donald Trump announced an extra 5,000 U.S. troops for Poland, citing good relations with President Karol Nawrocki.