Several informed officials said that the Pentagon is planning to cut its participation in certain NATO force structures and multiple advisory mechanisms, which is the latest move by the Trump administration to reduce U.S. defense commitments in Europe. The adjustments will affect about 200 U.S. military personnel and reduce the United States' involvement in nearly 30 NATO institutions, including the "Centers of Excellence" responsible for training allied combat capabilities. The Pentagon does not plan to withdraw all at once but will gradually implement it by not filling positions as they become vacant, a process that could take several years. Officials said the U.S. will not completely exit these mechanisms. The cuts also include some advisory and official bodies within NATO related to energy security, naval operations, special operations, and intelligence matters, but some functions may be transferred within the alliance to minimize the impact. Officials emphasized that the decision has been under consideration for months and is not directly linked to Trump's recent tough statements about Greenland. Nevertheless, Trump's remarks about acquiring Greenland have raised widespread concerns in Europe and the U.S. Congress, seen as potentially causing long-term damage to NATO unity. Trump on Tuesday said that Washington would find "a way that works for both sides" with NATO, and he called Greenland "crucial" to U.S. security.
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