Despite U.S. Commander's Pleas, Troops Will Probably Leave Europe Sooner Rather Than Later

Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling speaks to soldiers earlier this year. Asked Oct. 6 about the possibility of unaccompanied tours for soldiers sent to Europe, Hertling said it “would be devastating for quality of life.” File Photo: U.S. Air Force

Hertling Hints That Brigade Could Leave Europe Sooner -- Stars and Stripes

WASHINGTON — The Army could return a Europe-based Army brigade to the United States before the previously announced 2015 deadline, the head of U.S. Army Europe said Wednesday.

Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, who took over the post in March, told reporters that he has already made his recommendation to Army officials about which brigade should be moved back to the United States, but would not identify the unit because no formal decision has been made.

But he did say the move could come sooner than Pentagon officials requested. He declined to say how much sooner.

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