STORY: A picturesque town in Germany's Bavaria could bear the brunt of a U.S. troop withdrawal.
Vilseck has hosted U.S. forces since the end of World War Two.
Although not confirmed, the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment based here at Rose Barracks is expected to go.
Among the U.S. troops is culinary sergeant Robert Moore:
"On the economy, everybody's friendly and very respectful. When you come to Germany, it's a lot of sightseeing, and I love the activities that they do, like Volksfest (folk festival) and just it's very cultured out here. I like it."
" I would be very disappointed if we had to go back."
The town's mayor, Thorsten Graedler says the "consequences would be dramatic" of a U.S. drawdown.
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The town relies largely on the military base for its livelihood.
There could be thousands of job losses.
Businesses such as dog grooming shop owned by Veronika Varga, are likely to lose customers.
"I have two employees. I think that if so many Americans are being withdrawn from here, my customer base will shrink to such an extent that I'll have to think about how to proceed with my employees."
At the height of the Cold War, there were as many as a quarter of a million U.S. troops in the country.
Around 35,000 American troops remain - the largest U.S. contingent in Europe.
Many towns have become 'Little Americas.'
Companies like Robert Grassick's Vilseck Military Auto Sales, rely on the bases.
"... we built our businesses around 100% American clients. So, naturally, it is a drastic situation if they get pulled in any type of, you know, lesser troop amounts."
There's pressure from Washington on European countries to raise defense spending, amid accusations of overreliance on U.S. forces.
There was talk of withdrawing the Strykers during Trump's first term. But plans were reversed under former President Joe Biden.
Some older residents say the talk of withdrawing U.S. troops is nothing new.
But others feel there would be an emotional as well as economic loss if the Americans left for good.
