How Much Land Does The US Military Control In Each State

The United States spends an unparalleled amount of money on its military⁠ - about $778 billion each year to be precise. The U.S. military also owns, leases, or operates an impressive real estate portfolio with buildings valued at $749 billion and a land area of 26.9 million acres

What is Military Land Used For?

• The military is divided into four main branches: Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps
• Most of the land is dedicated to the Army, which is the military’s largest branch
• Military bases are used for training and housing soldiers, testing and equipment, conducting research, and running active operations

Which States Have the Biggest Military Presence?

• The top 10 states cover an astonishing 13,927,470 acres, larger than 10 individual states including New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Hawaii.
• Almost all of the largest military sites fall under the Army branch, which has over 415,000 active personnel.
• Beyond just the presence of soldiers across the states, the military also represents a lot of jobs.

Military Presence Beyond its Borders

• Military land owned by the DoD can be found outside the U.S. in 8 territories and 45 foreign countries.
• Foreign bases include: Germany, Japan, 121 sites, South Korea, 83 sites, and Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus. 

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