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It has nothing to do with us being their ally. It's in the best interest of our national defense to keep a standing army in Germany as a deterrent to Russia and by further extension China.
Our presence in Europe, and as the key member of NATO, is what allows for a stable European union.
We certainly can do it, but Europe could also do it. The more we do, the less Europe has to do, and the less Europe will do. I'd rather sell the weapons to Germany, Italy and the UK and let them put their sons and daughters forward.