I think they're part of NATO.
I have nothing against Iceland, but we shouldn't have our troops over there.
US troops are in over 100 countries.
This is INSANE!
This is INSANE!
Sure cuts down on the transportation costs. Imagine if you had to pack them up and ship them out every time you needed them. The waste of time and packing materials alone would be tremendous.
I see what you're saying - what we've got to consider is where else they may go for military alliances. When we leave, there's a vacuum and no guarantee who'll fill it.
We need to engage in some statesmanship to reduce our military expenditure, but still maintain enough of an alliance that they do not welcome someone else with competing interests.