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President Donald J. Trump signed a $1.3 trillion spending bill on March 23, 2018 that includes a $160 billion boost in defense spending over two years, reversing years of decline and unpredictable funding.

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Video by Sgt. Lamont Shavers
AFN Daegu Radio Around the Region - Army Promotion Updates
AFN Daegu
Feb. 11, 2021 | 0:30
This Radio Around the Region is about the new changes to the Army's promotion process, specifically the automatic lateral promotion from Specialist to Corporal. Master Sgt. Matthew Savage, a 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command Career Counselor spoke to Pfc. Thurnapuf Valle AKA DJ Hidden Valle, the AFN Daegu morning show host, on how this change can positively impact Soldiers.
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DoD Topline:

FY 2001 - FY 2019

Base budget + Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO)/Other Budget Numbers may not add due to rounding

FY 2019 Priorities

  • Build a More Lethal Force
  • Strengthen Alliances and Attract New Partners
  • Reform Business Practices of the Department
  • Your Service Members

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    Soldiers
    1,030,500

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    Sailors
    394,500

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    Marines
    224,600

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    Airmen
    506,200

    Number by end of FY 2019, includes Active, Guard, Reserve