Military experts explain the use of US bases in Europe, and what would be lost without them.
US Bases in Europe
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May 8, 2025
The Future of US Bases in Europe: General H.R. McMaster
A large-scale withdrawal from the US base network in Europe “could be devastating, both for our ability to deter conflict and to respond to crises,” said Lt. Gen (Ret.) H.R. McMaster.
May 1, 2025
The Future of US Bases in Europe: General (Ret.) Wesley K. Clark
“US forces in Europe are irreplaceable. They should be augmented, and all talk of withdrawal should be stopped.”
April 28, 2025
The Future of US Bases in Europe: Colonel (Ret.) Brian M. Michelson
“If you don’t have forward basing the ability to project by air and sea into places, war gets exponentially harder,” said Colonel (Ret.) Brian M. Michelson.
April 14, 2025
The Future of US Bases in Europe: General (Ret.) Gordon B. Davis
“A large-scale withdrawal would make US power projection slower, costlier, and less effective.”
April 14, 2025
The Future of US Bases in Europe: General (Ret.) Stephen Twitty
“Pulling away from that now is saying, we’re going to walk away from peace and stability in Europe and our transatlantic partnership.”
April 14, 2025
The Future of US Bases in Europe: General (Ret.) Ben Hodges
“You cannot defend the United States from Texas or North Carolina or Florida only.”