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American troops in Europe are not ‘forever,’ US defense chief warns
After years of pressure, Poland has succeeded in getting 8,000 U.S. troops permanently stationed in the country. That got Hegseth to again call Poland a "model ally." He said the "level of partnership is unmatched in Europe, the common bond …