There are only 150 American troops on the ground in Greenland
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The 150 personnel are specifically at Pituffik Space Base, not distributed across multiple locations in Greenland.
Pituffik Space Base is the only remaining US military installation in Greenland, down from 17 at one point in history.
The personnel are primarily focused on missile defense and space operations, not a traditional combat troop deployment.
The New York Times article confirming this number was published on January 23, 2026 (3 days after the session), though it describes the situation as of January 2026.
Sources
SecondaryThe New York TimesThe Americans have the Pituffik Space Base in northwestern Greenland. Its 150 personnel run missile defense and space operations.
SecondaryABC News AustraliaThe Pituffik Space Base is the only US military base in Greenland.
TertiaryWikipedia - Pituffik Space BasePituffik Space Base is a United States Space Force base located on the northwest coast of Greenland.