Germany rearms as ongoing Ukraine war shakes sense of security in Europe

This is an updated version of a story first published on Dec 14, 2025. The original video can be viewed here . U.S. troops have been stationed in Germany since the end of World War II, providing critical support for our NATO ally. This month, just days after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized the war in Iran, the Pentagon announced plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany. …