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June 6, 2025

6 facts about the U.S. military

In 2024, young Americans were more skeptical than older adults that U.S. military strength makes the world safer

In 2024, young Americans were more skeptical than older adults that U.S. military strength makes the world safer

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In 2024, young Americans were more skeptical than older adults that U.S. military strength makes the world safer

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6 facts about the U.S. military
The Army has the most active-duty members of any U.S. military branch
Republicans were much more likely than Democrats last year to say the U.S. should try to remain the only military superpower
Americans have consistently expressed broad confidence in the U.S. military
In 2024, young Americans were more skeptical than older adults that U.S. military strength makes the world safer
California, Virginia and Texas have over 100,000 active-duty military working there