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USA, defense (2): the number of servicemen is 65,000 greater than in 2007

Washington, Usa - The total strength will be 1.4 million in 2012

US president Barack Obama asked for 671 billion Dollars defense budget in fiscal 2012. Funds are an end-strength for the services 65,000 people greater than in fiscal 2007: the army’s end strength will be 547,000, with the Marine’s coming in at 202,100. The Navy’s end strength is set at 325,000, and the Air Force at 332,800. All told, the department’s end strength will be 1,408,000 in fiscal 2012 if...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1125853
Rome, Italy, 02/15/2011 16:40
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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