WASHINGTON – The U.S. military will withdraw hundreds of troops focused on counterterrorism operations in Africa over the next several years to support the Pentagon’s increased focus on countering threats from China and Russia, officials said on Nov. 15.
Reuters: Pentagon to cut troops in Africa as focus shifts to China, Russia
(FILES) In this file photo taken on July 25, 2016, American soldiers of 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division deploy during a combined training exercise with Senegalese 1st Paratrooper Battalion in Thies.
