The U.S. military budge pays the salaries, training, and health care of uniformed and civilian personnel, maintains arms, equipment and facilities, funds operations, and develops and buys new items. The 2023 U.S. military budget is $773 billion, an increase of 4% over 2022’s budget. The budget includes $177.5 billion for the Army, $194 billion for the Air Force and Space Force and $230.8 billion for the Navy and Marine Corps. Other country’s 2021 military budgets were China $293 billion, United Kingdom $68.4 billion and Russia $66 billion.
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I feel like they gotta keep it how it usually is so I don't wanna say increase but America has to stay a powerhouse they can't become weak.
it depends if we really need it or not.
Decrease, military enlisted are paid without performing labor. Should be easier to fire people.
they should be able to add more money if necessary but only if our debt has decreased.
It depends on the current economic situation the country and people are in.
Increase in drastic times of war
Decrease, that way the government can focus on more important issues.
Decrease because none of the funding goes to military members and are instead given to civilian contractors.
I feel the only time we need to increase military spending is when in war otherwise we should be trying to make peace.
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Keep if the same. The United States despite its many issues, is still a beacon of democracy. When we look at other countries with large militaries, these are not countries that respect even the most basic of human rights.
I would never deny the USA has a problem with its human rights. But the difference is, is we allow people (citizens, activists, and politicians alike) to talk openly about these issues and encourage the change of public opinion.
Decrease it by a lil bit
I dont really care for this topic their money is their money.
I don't really know enough about that topic
increase only if in military conflict.
Decrease it based on the amount of armed conflict we are participating in. If we are not in any major conflicts then decrease it a lot, but the military should give up some of its funds regardless.
Decrease ,but more spending into space exploration
well we sure dont want the military to be shooting with not pertection and no fire arms
Yes but only in areas with a high threat level and for special teams like the navy seals.
Same amount, but reduce frivolous spending within commands by holding them accountable.
funds should be delegated to health care for people who cant afford a covid-1 test.
Decrease nd make other countries we protect pay for our protection.
Fund more , but improve military environment
I want the US to stay protected but not at the cost of having homeless vets or homeless people in general I think some some funding should be cut but then again I wouldn't want our men and women sent overseas without the right equipment due to budgets cuts.
Increase if needed depending on security threats.
It should increase military spending where it is needed such as in the medical and mental health fields and decrease spending where they see little is in use.
maybe keep it the way it is or make it a little higher
They should decrease a little of their spending but increase when its a emergency
I don't have a view on this
Give money when needed but only when absolute.
Decrease but not to the point where it puts the country in danger. Taxpayer money has a lot more uses than for the military.
Increase, only a bit for any more or new military equipments.
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