You could disestablish EUCOM, immediately eliminate from the force structure any EUCOM assigned forces, and cut another ~15 BCTs and still only get maybe 15% of the necessary cuts here
my bet is that the spending cuts are going to be focused on Europe
The U.S. Department of Defense loves getting its budget massively slashed by a guy who openly hates the military and American strategic goals, it’s its favorite thing
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February 20, 2025 at 12:14 AM
You could disestablish EUCOM, immediately eliminate from the force structure any EUCOM assigned forces, and cut another ~15 BCTs and still only get maybe 15% of the necessary cuts here
There are close to zero dual-hatted staff between EUCOM and NATO's Allied Command Operations, to the extent anyone is dual hatted it's the EUCOM components also fulfilling component duty for AFRICOM
EUCOM and ACO aren't even headquartered in the same fuckin country lol
EUCOM and ACO aren't even headquartered in the same fuckin country lol
Yeah even the SACEUR bit doesn't make much sense when you think about it for longer than 5 minutes. There are not actually that much savings here and just from self-interested strategic perspective this is all ridiculous.
March 18, 2025 at 10:33 PM
There are close to zero dual-hatted staff between EUCOM and NATO's Allied Command Operations, to the extent anyone is dual hatted it's the EUCOM components also fulfilling component duty for AFRICOM
EUCOM and ACO aren't even headquartered in the same fuckin country lol
EUCOM and ACO aren't even headquartered in the same fuckin country lol
I don’t love this idea.
Practically, reducing AFRICOM to a sub command could increase bureaucratic hurdles and slow counterterrorism initiatives.
Also worth noting that EUCOM and AFRICOM have significantly different mission sets, particularly with the focus on piracy in Africa.
Practically, reducing AFRICOM to a sub command could increase bureaucratic hurdles and slow counterterrorism initiatives.
Also worth noting that EUCOM and AFRICOM have significantly different mission sets, particularly with the focus on piracy in Africa.
Trump admin considering eliminating U.S. Africa Command as part of downsizing, per two U.S. officials & someone familiar with the discussions. Considering moving AFRICOM to a subcommand position under EUCOM.-NBC
February 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
I don’t love this idea.
Practically, reducing AFRICOM to a sub command could increase bureaucratic hurdles and slow counterterrorism initiatives.
Also worth noting that EUCOM and AFRICOM have significantly different mission sets, particularly with the focus on piracy in Africa.
Practically, reducing AFRICOM to a sub command could increase bureaucratic hurdles and slow counterterrorism initiatives.
Also worth noting that EUCOM and AFRICOM have significantly different mission sets, particularly with the focus on piracy in Africa.
‚Ansbach, Böblingen und auch EUCOM/AFRICOM oder Wiesbaden verlegen. Alles nicht einfach, aber alles durchaus möglich. Ramstein, Landshut (Klinik) und Grafenwöhr (Übungsplatz) würden extrem große Herausforderungen sein, der Rest aber „nur" Herausforderungen. 2
April 9, 2026 at 6:46 AM
‚Ansbach, Böblingen und auch EUCOM/AFRICOM oder Wiesbaden verlegen. Alles nicht einfach, aber alles durchaus möglich. Ramstein, Landshut (Klinik) und Grafenwöhr (Übungsplatz) würden extrem große Herausforderungen sein, der Rest aber „nur" Herausforderungen. 2
AFRICOM, CENTCOM, EUCOM, INDOPACOM, NORTHCOM, SOUTHCOM
what are the Six Genders? wrong answers only
May 15, 2026 at 8:48 PM
AFRICOM, CENTCOM, EUCOM, INDOPACOM, NORTHCOM, SOUTHCOM
Also lol at combining SOUTHCOM/NORTHCOM and AFRICOM and EUCOM
www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
@gravitysra1nbow.bsky.social, @johnridge.bsky.social... it's so over
@gravitysra1nbow.bsky.social, @johnridge.bsky.social... it's so over
The Navy has struggled to construct ships. Now it may cut the admirals who help build them.
The plan, which would gut the three-star positions atop five naval commands, is part of a Pentagon push to thin the military brass.
www.politico.com
July 16, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Also lol at combining SOUTHCOM/NORTHCOM and AFRICOM and EUCOM
Ukrainian F-16s Fly Every Day, Says EUCOM Chief
Although they are still in limited numbers, Ukrainian Vipers are flying daily defensive and offensive missions.
Story: theaviationist.com/2025/04/08/u...
Although they are still in limited numbers, Ukrainian Vipers are flying daily defensive and offensive missions.
Story: theaviationist.com/2025/04/08/u...
Ukrainian F-16s Fly Every Day, Says EUCOM Chief
Although they are still in limited numbers, Ukrainian Vipers are flying daily defensive and offensive missions. General Christopher G. Cavoli, the Chief
theaviationist.com
April 8, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Ukrainian F-16s Fly Every Day, Says EUCOM Chief
Although they are still in limited numbers, Ukrainian Vipers are flying daily defensive and offensive missions.
Story: theaviationist.com/2025/04/08/u...
Although they are still in limited numbers, Ukrainian Vipers are flying daily defensive and offensive missions.
Story: theaviationist.com/2025/04/08/u...
Syrskyi says he spoke with NATO’s top commander in Europe and US EUCOM chief Gen Alexus Grynkewich about the frontline situation and Russia’s strikes on civilians and infrastructure. He says Ukraine needs steady weapons deliveries, especially air defense and ammo.
April 4, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Syrskyi says he spoke with NATO’s top commander in Europe and US EUCOM chief Gen Alexus Grynkewich about the frontline situation and Russia’s strikes on civilians and infrastructure. He says Ukraine needs steady weapons deliveries, especially air defense and ammo.
The American delegation is: Secretary Rubio, Special envoy Witkoff, Jared Kushner, SecArmy Driscoll, State Dept counselor Michael Needham, US Amb Julie Davis, Deputy NSA Andy Baker, and EUCOM commander Gen. Grynkewich.
November 23, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The American delegation is: Secretary Rubio, Special envoy Witkoff, Jared Kushner, SecArmy Driscoll, State Dept counselor Michael Needham, US Amb Julie Davis, Deputy NSA Andy Baker, and EUCOM commander Gen. Grynkewich.
“The United States has roughly 84,000 troops stationed across Europe, according to the Council on Foreign Relations, citing U.S. European Command (EUCOM).” & they were held back from fighting for Ukraine because the current US regime is compromised by Putin.
April 10, 2026 at 6:12 PM
“The United States has roughly 84,000 troops stationed across Europe, according to the Council on Foreign Relations, citing U.S. European Command (EUCOM).” & they were held back from fighting for Ukraine because the current US regime is compromised by Putin.
Also wait as written this basically just makes CENTCOM, EUCOM, and AFRICOM subunified commands (like USFK), which...........what. That is just further increasing bureaucracy lmao
December 16, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Also wait as written this basically just makes CENTCOM, EUCOM, and AFRICOM subunified commands (like USFK), which...........what. That is just further increasing bureaucracy lmao
What is he talking about, they can always steal more interceptors from PACOM and EUCOM
Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has cautioned privately that resuming major combat operations against Iran was doable but that it would dangerously deplete interceptors available to the military’s Central Command,
July 26, 2026 at 2:37 AM
What is he talking about, they can always steal more interceptors from PACOM and EUCOM
AFRICOM
EUCOM
CENTCOM
INDOPACOM
NORTHCOM
SOUTHCOM
EUCOM
CENTCOM
INDOPACOM
NORTHCOM
SOUTHCOM
what are the Six Genders? wrong answers only
May 15, 2026 at 4:14 PM
AFRICOM
EUCOM
CENTCOM
INDOPACOM
NORTHCOM
SOUTHCOM
EUCOM
CENTCOM
INDOPACOM
NORTHCOM
SOUTHCOM
I’m very curious how much of this is from a particular OSD official who publicly had a good profile but was actually loathed by EUCOM for dragging everything to a practical halt.
March 30, 2025 at 4:04 PM
I’m very curious how much of this is from a particular OSD official who publicly had a good profile but was actually loathed by EUCOM for dragging everything to a practical halt.
🇺🇸🌍❌ The Trump administration is considering disbanding U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), - NBC.
AFRICOM could be downgraded to a subcommand within U.S. European Command (EUCOM) or simply eliminated.
AFRICOM could be downgraded to a subcommand within U.S. European Command (EUCOM) or simply eliminated.
February 25, 2025 at 9:04 AM
🇺🇸🌍❌ The Trump administration is considering disbanding U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), - NBC.
AFRICOM could be downgraded to a subcommand within U.S. European Command (EUCOM) or simply eliminated.
AFRICOM could be downgraded to a subcommand within U.S. European Command (EUCOM) or simply eliminated.
So we're downgrading INDOPACOM and EUCOM and apparently also NORTHCOM, but yeah sure, let's talk about how burning off our entire defense policy to settle CENTCOM grudges is an 'America first' policy.
The strategy cheese is a [expletive deleted] clown.
The strategy cheese is a [expletive deleted] clown.
@bretdevereaux.bsky.social This isn't top of the landing page (or even bottom) on any of the major American networks, though perhaps it should be. As announced by your Foreign Cheese guy www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Pentagon quits Canada-U.S. defence board | CBC News
The Trump administration is walking away from a long-running body that works on Canada-U.S. defence initiatives, claiming Canada has failed to meet its commitments on defence spending.
www.cbc.ca
May 18, 2026 at 8:39 PM
So we're downgrading INDOPACOM and EUCOM and apparently also NORTHCOM, but yeah sure, let's talk about how burning off our entire defense policy to settle CENTCOM grudges is an 'America first' policy.
The strategy cheese is a [expletive deleted] clown.
The strategy cheese is a [expletive deleted] clown.
Trump can withdraw 5k troops from Germany. He can’t relocate decades of integrated military infrastructure overnight. Ramstein, Landstuhl, Grafenwöhr, EUCOM and AFRICOM HQs — 🇩🇪 is vital to US operations across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Keep calm. Berlin has some cards.
May 7, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Trump can withdraw 5k troops from Germany. He can’t relocate decades of integrated military infrastructure overnight. Ramstein, Landstuhl, Grafenwöhr, EUCOM and AFRICOM HQs — 🇩🇪 is vital to US operations across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Keep calm. Berlin has some cards.
Every recent US general in charge of the US European Command (EUCOM) says Ukraine can win. This isn't a coincidence — these 4-star generals know Ukraine and Russia best.
Breedlove 2013-2016
Scaparrotti 2016-2019
Wolters 2019-2022
Cavoli 2022-2025
Grynkewich, to be confirmed 2025-
Breedlove 2013-2016
Scaparrotti 2016-2019
Wolters 2019-2022
Cavoli 2022-2025
Grynkewich, to be confirmed 2025-
June 25, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Every recent US general in charge of the US European Command (EUCOM) says Ukraine can win. This isn't a coincidence — these 4-star generals know Ukraine and Russia best.
Breedlove 2013-2016
Scaparrotti 2016-2019
Wolters 2019-2022
Cavoli 2022-2025
Grynkewich, to be confirmed 2025-
Breedlove 2013-2016
Scaparrotti 2016-2019
Wolters 2019-2022
Cavoli 2022-2025
Grynkewich, to be confirmed 2025-
The Trump administration will draw down on US weapons stocks in EUCOM and PACOM to fight its war of choice in the Middle East.
Trump accused Biden of giving too much weapons to Ukraine, saying high-end US munition stocks are not where he would like them, while mid-grade stocks are "virtually unlimited." Trump compared Zelensky to showman P.T. Barnum. #US
March 3, 2026 at 7:51 AM
The Trump administration will draw down on US weapons stocks in EUCOM and PACOM to fight its war of choice in the Middle East.
EUCOM: 32 Abrams and a broken Stryker
AFRICOM: 2 guys from 3rd Group
INDOPACOM: 1 empty THAAD battery
CENTCOM: 6 CSGs, the entire USAF, and 4,000 TLAMs
SOUTHCOM: 3 Marines from 29 Palms who got lost on leave
Someone who is good at force posture, please help me. My deterrence is dying
AFRICOM: 2 guys from 3rd Group
INDOPACOM: 1 empty THAAD battery
CENTCOM: 6 CSGs, the entire USAF, and 4,000 TLAMs
SOUTHCOM: 3 Marines from 29 Palms who got lost on leave
Someone who is good at force posture, please help me. My deterrence is dying
June 26, 2025 at 11:52 PM
EUCOM: 32 Abrams and a broken Stryker
AFRICOM: 2 guys from 3rd Group
INDOPACOM: 1 empty THAAD battery
CENTCOM: 6 CSGs, the entire USAF, and 4,000 TLAMs
SOUTHCOM: 3 Marines from 29 Palms who got lost on leave
Someone who is good at force posture, please help me. My deterrence is dying
AFRICOM: 2 guys from 3rd Group
INDOPACOM: 1 empty THAAD battery
CENTCOM: 6 CSGs, the entire USAF, and 4,000 TLAMs
SOUTHCOM: 3 Marines from 29 Palms who got lost on leave
Someone who is good at force posture, please help me. My deterrence is dying
Gen Cavoli in Senate Armed Services hearing:
"From my perspective, as both SACEUR and EUCOM Commander, I have all the access and basing rights I need (in Greenland) to prosecute operations in the High North"
www.c-span.org/program/sena...
"From my perspective, as both SACEUR and EUCOM Commander, I have all the access and basing rights I need (in Greenland) to prosecute operations in the High North"
www.c-span.org/program/sena...
April 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Gen Cavoli in Senate Armed Services hearing:
"From my perspective, as both SACEUR and EUCOM Commander, I have all the access and basing rights I need (in Greenland) to prosecute operations in the High North"
www.c-span.org/program/sena...
"From my perspective, as both SACEUR and EUCOM Commander, I have all the access and basing rights I need (in Greenland) to prosecute operations in the High North"
www.c-span.org/program/sena...
Put another way, NORTHCOM, then INDOPACCOM, then EUCOM, then CENTCOM, then SOUTHCOM, then AFRICOM.
December 7, 2024 at 5:14 PM
Put another way, NORTHCOM, then INDOPACCOM, then EUCOM, then CENTCOM, then SOUTHCOM, then AFRICOM.
You can also tell that they have not thought this through with all the dual-hatted roles in EUCOM. EUCOM/USAF-EUR/USAREUR are all 4 stars and dual hatted with major NATO commands, so you want to yourself from the command structure? Wicker will looove that
Congress is gonna strangle this insane idea in the crib, lol
December 16, 2025 at 2:30 AM
You can also tell that they have not thought this through with all the dual-hatted roles in EUCOM. EUCOM/USAF-EUR/USAREUR are all 4 stars and dual hatted with major NATO commands, so you want to yourself from the command structure? Wicker will looove that