US: Auf Wiedersehen Europa

From Yahoo News:

"US to withdraw about 7,000 troops from Europe"

The United States plans to withdraw about 7,000 US troops of the 81,000 troops based in Europe, US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said. In an interview with the Armed Forces Press Service, Panetta said two brigade combat teams, or roughly 7,000 US troops, would be withdrawn from Europe, but rotational units would still maintain strong military presence in the region. The move is part of a 10-year defense strategy that President Barack Obama presented on January 5, giving strategic priority to the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions.

^ What no one in Obama's government is saying about this is "What will happen to the 7,000 soldiers after they leave Germany?" The could be transferred to Asia or the Middle East. They could be sent back to the US for good or they could be discharged from the military. I can understand the first two choices, but not the last. Hopefully, the 7,000 soldiers and their families will be taken care of and continue to have a job once they leave Germany. ^

http://news.yahoo.com/us-withdraw-7-000-troops-europe-042706842.html