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Poland troop boost adds new twist to Pentagon’s Europe plans

By 

John Vandiver

Stars and Stripes • May 22, 2026

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Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Armored Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division aim their weapons during an exercise at Trzebien Training Area, Poland, in this undated photo. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he will send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, marking the latest twist in the U.S. military’s fast-changing mission in Europe. (Jacob Nunnenkamp/U.S. Army)

STUTTGART, Germany — President Donald Trump on Thursday said he will send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, marking the latest twist in the U.S. military’s fast-changing mission in Europe.

In a post on his Truth Social website, Trump cited his close relationship with Polish President Karol Nawrocki as the reason for the move.