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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 Master Sgt. Andrew Jackson
Food Basket event for military members on Hawaii Island
State of Hawaii, Department of Defense, Public Affairs Office
Feb. 23, 2024 | 4:58
Hawaii National Guard partners with Food Basket Hawaii Island Food Bank to distribute food packages to offset cost of groceries on Hawaii Island, Hilo Hawaii, 23 Feb, 2024. B-roll includes interviews with Kristin-frost Albrecht , Executive director, Food Basket - Hawaii Island Food Bank and Capt. Kevin Tam, Hawaii Army National Guard. (U.S National Guard Video by Mr. Andrew Lee Jackson)
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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

    Army Seal

    Soldiers
    1,030,500

    Navy Seal

    Sailors
    394,500

    Marines Seal

    Marines
    224,600

    Air Force Seal

    Airmen
    506,200

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