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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@8CGQ8R55yrs5Y
Only increase during wartime and conflicts.
@9L4Z23BIndependent 1yr1Y
Decrease, when not in active war we need to move 50% of active duty troops to reserves or nation guard and our focus should be collecting intelligence, defending borders, waters, and airspace, resupplying weaponry and equipment, and keeping troops trained. We should close down bases overseas, unless countries pay for 100% of costs to operate and maintain the base. We should sell off old equipment and weapons to countries as newer technology and weapons get put into production
@8Z5WXLC4yrs4Y
Only increase in times of conflict
@8Q67KJX5yrs5Y
Decrease but only slightly.
@9F9GMWW2yrs2Y
Increase, need to keep the gays out
@9DS4CPP2yrs2Y
i think they are spending the right amount
@9D7T5XF2yrs2Y
When it is necessary to increase, they should do so.
@8LXFZPR5yrs5Y
decrease put it to better use like space
-space sphere
@973HS983yrs3Y
Decrease, cut 65% of its budget
@92KXSKZ3yrs3Y
It depends on what the money is going towards.
@8VV77X34yrs4Y
Decrease but increase if needed
@8RH5M8G5yrs5Y
Keep the same amount of spending.
@8NKG6QD5yrs5Y
It depends on what is happening at the moment
@8JHJRK55yrs5Y
the government shouldn't increase or decrease military spending.
@8F6WFH35yrs5Y
Neither only when necessary
@B733KVV1wk1W
This question has no right answer. We are a hegemony and have left the military industrial complex running rampant for far too long. The only way that it will stop is if we stop being the world police, but that requires other militaries to protect world interests as well, which requires removing Islam from the world's stage.
@B6YRBPN2wks2W
Neither, stay the same until an extremely thorough audit of the pentagon and spending and then adjust based on need
@B6VNXZ52wks2W
I think we should keep it at what it's at; however, if we ever get into a war I think we need to increase it.
I think money should be spent for the people and not for military, but of course there should be a bit of military spending too.
@B6SLVTX3wks3W
Increase funding for veterans healthcare and mental health wellness, and keep our soldiers up to date and protected.
@B6QVF5K3wks3W
I'm satisfied with the amount we spend we need to stop spending so much on military things for other countrys
@B6N22JM4wks4W
Spend a reasonable amount that cares for the citizens and yet so we can defend ourselves and other countries.
@B65SPM22mos2MO
Government should appropriately value what they’re buying. They overspend on what the true value of whatever they’re buying.
@B62PWH6Republican2mos2MO
Decrease by scaling back our current presence around the globe to the point where greater spending isn’t necessary.
@B5QJRS9 4mos4MO
I think our military spending is high, but I wouldn't mind a slight change in either direction as long as we keep good tensions with our allies and Ukraine.
@Serinoking 4mos4MO
Decrease the military spending by doing an audit on the Pentagon and finding a solution to the problem of markup by weapons manufacturers
@B5N9LG9Republican4mos4MO
We must be the arsenal of Democracy, but move steadily away from being the frontline force in future conflicts.
i think that they need enough money to be strong but they shouldn't have billions of dollars being thrown around.
@B5H9LXY4mos4MO
WAR is for ❤️Less that Want Someone Else To do the Fighting For Them/ INSANITY/ does Anyone THINK LORD Created US’ALL to KILL??? EACH OTHER MADNESS GREED CORRUPTION
@B5CCRG55mos5MO
I believe the US should decrease millitary spending on foreign countries, and spend that money on the defense od the US, and its people.
@B5C6PC65mos5MO
They should be allowed to increase it by large margins during times of war without congressional aproval
@B5C56FS5mos5MO
I believe we should lower it but I do not know what the consequences of that could be so I'm 50/50 on it.
@B5BRNZY5mos5MO
Decrease but with the promise the money is doing the correct thing instead of spending money on guns we already have and work well.
@Antirepubjayme5mos5MO
No, unless it is to increase military member's pay. We should move to allocating more military machine spend funds too our soilders.
@B55C33G5mos5MO
Decrease unimportant military spending but spend more on teaching people and training so our soldiers are most prepared for battle.
@B529SJP5mos5MO
There should be transparency in spending - this question is irrelevant until we see what they’re using the funds for
@B4YJ33Q5mos5MO
Military spending needs to have more regulations on spending making sure that anything built is made in the country and a better retirement system to take care of vets.
@B4PMQL95mos5MO
The Government should not decrease the spending, however they should also not increase it until our economy and other money troubles are handled.
@B4N47J85mos5MO
Decrease but mandate audits to make sure they are spending correctly. If audits pass then the budget can be increased. if at any point the department fails the audit the budget decreases.
@B4JYXXRIndependent6mos6MO
Reducing waste and inefficiencies in the defense budget while still maintaining strong national security.
Neither, but if another major power increases their's, we should increase ours for the sake of the national defense.
@B4HM6ZY6mos6MO
They should increase and decrease depending on how the ecenomy is doing and whether or not we need more security
@B4F6HTP6mos6MO
Decrease, but specifically spend the money more efficiently and maintain the presence we have. Possibly subsize our troops to the rest of the world as well.
@B4F68RH6mos6MO
Decrease and move funds into other things. We spend plenty on our defense already, we can spare some to move elsewhere.
@B4F33YG6mos6MO
Should be lowered till our deficit is drastically reduced but should be high in of to sustain the military we have now and should be given a budget that keeps the US at #1 military in the world
@B4CNKHX6mos6MO
it depends. if the spending would be used for better polital resources within the military, it should stay the same, but too much money is going into other countries that don't deserve it like Israel.
@B455SH86mos6MO
If we paid a more reasonable price for weapons, we could maintain or decrease spending without shrinking the military as a whole.
@B455MTX6mos6MO
Don't increase the spending, but make our current spending more efficient so we still have more equipment.
@9L4Z23BIndependent 6mos6MO
Decrease, but decrease by trimming fat and not muscle. 100-150B could easily be cut without weakening our military
@B44FMT26mos6MO
There is a lot spent but as a citizen I still feel safe and the military budget should only maybe expand to more areas of military
@B3ZX5YB6mos6MO
Either or depending on what is deemed necessary or needed, and have more decision makers on different spending sets such as that.
@9L4Z23BIndependent 7mos7MO
Decrease, but decrease by trimming fat and not muscle. 100B could easily be cut without weakening our military
@B3MLHQX7mos7MO
If you're going to decrease or increase military spending's it should be modified on what's going to happen.
@B39VSSM7mos7MO
Increase spending for our own military, but cut all military funds to countries such as ukraine and israel
@B36SHVS7mos7MO
Decrease funding, and put spending towards paying off national debt and divert some to underfunded government organizations, and once the debt is payed off bring back whatever was diverted, but keep the diverted funds from this that went to other organizations at said organizations.
Increase, but military service should be expanded to include local ordinance projects such as housing construction, similar to China
@B2SDLWW8mos8MO
we could decrease in some areas that we are spending too much on but others that we need keep spending the same ammount.
@B2RJLB7 8mos8MO
I do not necessarily believe that the funding should be decreased however, I feel that there should be stricter allocations for funds to ensure all programs aside from the military are funded as well.
Decrease, until the U.S. Department of Defense can prove that they have established metrics to account for trillions of funds from the U.S. Congress annually for each fiscal year.
@B2M9MND8mos8MO
Neither the government should keep it balanced because if they increase it then that would mean they're taking money from other things they are funding, and if they decrease it then it would mean they are taking from the military and not making them stronger in any way.
@JcawolfsonGreen 8mos8MO
Decrease or reallocate funds towards soldiers and veterans, and reasonably away from the weapons manufacturers
@B2C2N4C8mos8MO
It should but it should be monitored carefully and the U.S. should add more cost efficient but better ways to serve and effect our military strength.
@B28PR24Peace and Freedom9mos9MO
The military is important for our spending's since they protect our country I believe we should the funds when they need it the most
@B262YZFRepublican9mos9MO
Definitely decrease. Why you may ask? well the military is using so much money just for training, ammo, etc. and itś raising the citizens taxes a crazy amount and making everything cost even more now. There should be less spending.
@B25S5X39mos9MO
depending if we are at war or not if at war then increase it but if not i feel like we dont need it as much as we think.
@B25PTRQ9mos9MO
For our own personal use yes— but sending money to support other militaries we shouldn’t do until we get out of dept.
@B25D9Q59mos9MO
More efficiently spend the money already allocated to the DoD. It is very inefficient and needs streamlined.
@B23ZWP79mos9MO
depending on what they need to protect their land, not for fun but for supplies to protect them and the land
@B23L78V9mos9MO
It doesn´t matter to me but at the end of the day it´s from out taxes but they protect us, so it´s one for one.
@9ZZLH2M10mos10MO
They should decrease military spending, with the acception of if another war or some nationally damaging event were to occur.
@9ZPDPXV10mos10MO
Decrease, but only to help lower the deficit and reallocate some funds to programs that directly benefit the American middle class
@9ZM6S3C10mos10MO
We need to protect United State Citizens and not fund every other country who will later attack the USA using our own equipment.
@9ZLZ5GF10mos10MO
Gradually decrease the military spending until the U.S. Department of Defense initiates a comprehensive program that discovers the tax funds that Congress allocates to the Executive Department, that is listed as "missing."
@9ZHJ3R410mos10MO
Neither -- plus deep investigations the aim of which is to root out fraud, abuse, waste and nonsensical regulations.
@9YMFWZP11mos11MO
I think it should never be decreased they are fighting for our country and I think their funding should be increased if they need it
@9YHDT3M11mos11MO
States have no legitimacy and neither does the military. I don’t consent to having my tax dollars used to kill children.
@9YDWQKH 11mos11MO
Increase but on different aspects, like VA benefits, mental health, rehabilitation, skills competency for life after military
@9YCGCJZ11mos11MO
increase only when needed. for example, if there is a possible attack, use the money that is needed to keep the U.S. protected.
@9YC7GJM11mos11MO
Increase if needed and make their own bank account for people who donate or want to help get better weapons and armor
@9Y9XZLXWomen’s Equality11mos11MO
I'd only say either decrease or keep the same because the government has our army and military constantly fighting. I'd say overall stop the fights and wars.
@9Y9GLTP11mos11MO
Readjust budget to spend it on the mental and physical health of current military, veterans, and families affected by war.
@9Y3VLRJ11mos11MO
Neither, restructuring the budget on everything will allow for more allocation to other budgets per base. Not every base is the same nor has the same equipment/training. Greed creates these ridiculous budgets that is impeding teaching our troops.
@9Y3VJTX11mos11MO
Increase, but restructure the budget and spending system to encourage troop learning and improves their skillset.
@9XX4MLTWomen’s Equality11mos11MO
only in times of crisis, for the most part you can still spend on the military but not the drastic amount it is now
@9XWXBJK11mos11MO
A lot of cost is due to the government overpaying for common goods that are cheap, like markers and other items. The mark-up they pay on many things makes up a lot of the budget
@9XV6DF911mos11MO
It should be enough so that your soldiers aren't starving and so they stay. you should only spend if you need it.
@9XTW75QIndependent11mos11MO
I feel like the spending should be increased if we are on the edge of war with another country, but other than that, it should decrease a bit so we can have money for other issues.
@9XSYZ9T11mos11MO
Increase it that is the role of the federal government but not give money to countries to support them.
@9XQWCLR11mos11MO
Increase only to strengthen our defense. If the increase is to go to an unnecessary war or conflict then no do not increase.
@9XLNBQ411mos11MO
depends on the level of the crisis that is happening, spend more money if we are in the middle of a war, but spend less money if we aren't fighting with anybody.
@9XLCXBQ11mos11MO
If the US gets involved in war they should rise the budget but when the war is over it should go back down to what it was before
@9XGCDT211mos11MO
Neither, just redistribute the spending. Less on tanks, weapons, aircraft more for benefits and/or wages. We already are 3x more spending than the next highest spending country.
@9XFF32P11mos11MO
I feel it should be increased for things that are important and we are involved in dierectly like wars or over sea conflicts.
@9XC7PPWWomen’s Equality11mos11MO
it depends on what happens but generally I think it should decrease unless we need to use the military for certain works, projects, then I believe we can increase the spending.
@9X8X82N11mos11MO
If tensions are rising then quietly increase military budget and spending but if tensions are low then lower it but to enough to defend the nation and allies.
The government should worry about finding our military to fight for our own country and stop sending our troops and weapons and millions of dollars to other countries.
@9WZPQ7S11mos11MO
The US's military dominance is important, however it should be somewhat decreased, as many other sectors get less than a tenth of what the military gets when they are arguably more valuable.
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