The decision follows several months of planning and assessment, carried out in close coordination with Polish authorities and NATO. According to the U.S. Army, the aim is to enhance efficiency while maintaining strong defence cooperation in the region.
The facilitation of military aid to Ukraine via Jasionka will continue under Polish and NATO leadership. The U.S. military will retain a presence at the site, albeit in a more streamlined form, while protective infrastructure remains in place.
U.S. forces first arrived in Jasionka in 2022, following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Although not a permanent Polish military base, the site has supported U.S., NATO, and partner operations for the past three years.
In parallel, the U.S. Army has developed more permanent facilities in Poland, including U.S. Army Garrison Poland, supported by joint investments from both governments. These facilities now offer enhanced operational capabilities for long-term use.
“Poland is a great host. In the past few years we have moved to more permanent facilities in the country,” said Gen. Christopher Donahue, commanding general of U.S. Army Europe and Africa. “After three years at Jasionka this is an opportunity to right-size our footprint and save American taxpayers tens of millions of dollars per year.”
Donahue emphasised that communication with Polish and NATO counterparts has remained open and constructive throughout the planning process. The transition is intended to preserve strong defence ties while using resources more efficiently.
“We are deeply grateful to the city and people of Jasionka for warmly welcoming American personnel and high-level visitors over the past three years,” said U.S. Embassy Poland Chargé d’Affaires Daniel Lawton. “Your support has exemplified the close ties between our nations and enhanced the strength of our U.S.-Poland partnership.”
Source: The United States Army Europe and Africa.
