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short readsAug 22, 2017

U.S. active-duty military presence overseas is at its smallest in decades

The number of active-duty U.S. military troops stationed overseas has dipped below 200,000 for the first time in at least 60 years.
short readsAug 10, 2017

John Kelly’s military background is unusual for a White House chief of staff

John Kelly is the first chief of staff in more than four decades to come from the upper ranks of the military, and unlike most of his predecessors he has no prior work experience in the White House or campaign politics.
short readsApr 13, 2017

6 facts about the U.S. military and its changing demographics

The demographic makeup of the country’s active-duty force has changed over time, and those changes tend to reflect trends in the broader society.
short readsDec 29, 2016

Tillerson would be first secretary of state without military or government experience

At least four secretaries of state previously worked as top executives for large private-sector companies.
short readsNov 11, 2016

Profile of U.S. veterans is changing dramatically as their ranks decline

The share of the population with military experience – counting those who are on active duty or were in the past – has fallen by almost half since 1980.
short readsOct 18, 2016

Most Americans trust the military and scientists to act in the public’s interest

Three-quarters or more of Americans are confident in the military, medical scientists and scientists in general to act in the best interests of the public. But fewer than half report similar confidence in the news media, business leaders and elected officials.
short readsMay 22, 2015

Memorial Day: About half of veterans of post-9/11 wars served with someone who was killed

About half of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans (47%) said that they served with a comrade that had been killed. That number rises to 62% among soldiers who were in combat.
short readsJun 12, 2014

More Americans say U.S. failed to achieve its goals in Iraq

As Sunni militants make a major military push against the central government in Iraq, the Obama administration is said to have rebuffed requests from Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki to use drones to strike at extremist bases. That reported reluctance follows years of U.S. military intervention in Iraq that many Americans say was misguided and failed to achieve its goals.
short readsJun 6, 2014

On D-Day anniversary, only 1 million World War II veterans still alive

By the next decennial anniversary, the VA estimates that their numbers will be down to 81,117.
short readsMay 15, 2014

Veterans Administration critics include the soldiers who served in post-9/11 wars

Asked whether the VA put enough focus on post-9/11 war veterans compared to its treatment of previous generations of veterans, half of those who served in Iraq or Afghanistan said the treatment they got was about the right amount while 44% said it was not enough.

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U.S. active-duty military presence overseas is at its smallest in decades

Most Americans trust the military and scientists to act in the public’s interest

Memorial Day: About half of veterans of post-9/11 wars served with someone who was killed

More Americans say U.S. failed to achieve its goals in Iraq

On D-Day anniversary, only 1 million World War II veterans still alive

Veterans Administration critics include the soldiers who served in post-9/11 wars

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