The planned reduction of US military forces in Europe will unfold gradually over several years and will be coordinated closely with NATO allies, according to NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe Alexus Grynkewich. Speaking after a meeting of NATO military chiefs in Brussels, Grynkewich said Washington’s strategy is tied directly to Europe strengthening its own defense capabilities.

NATO’s top military officer says he doesn’t expect any more drawdowns of American troops from Europe — at least not anytime soon — beyond the 5,000 that U.S.

Alexus Grynkewich assured that it would not affect NATO’s defense plans