Mind-Blowing Facts about the U.S. Military
- The U.S. military has the largest budget in the world, exceeding the combined military spending of the next 10 countries combined. The budget for the 2023 fiscal year is a whopping $813.3 billion.
- America's defense spending has doubled since 2008, while its economy has shrunk. This has led to concerns about the sustainability of such a high level of spending.
- The U.S. military is at the forefront of technological development, investing heavily in cutting-edge weapons systems, artificial intelligence, and cyber warfare capabilities.
- Some of the most advanced military technology in the world is developed by the U.S., including stealth aircraft, hypersonic missiles, and directed-energy weapons.
4. Unique traditions and practices:
- The U.S. military has a number of unique traditions and practices, such as the West Point graduation ceremony where the last place graduate is designated "the goat."
- Other unique traditions include the Army-Navy football game, the changing of the guard at Arlington National Cemetery, and the singing of the national anthem before sporting events.
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