The total armed services strength as of December 31, 2023 was 1,298,878, down 8,548 or 0.65% from the previous month. The Army saw the largest decrease of 5,730 soldiers, dropping its strength to 444,684. The Navy and Marine Corps also saw declines over the last month, while the Air Force and Space Force saw smaller decreases and increases respectively. The total Department of Defense strength was 1,258,962, down 8,616 or 0.67% from the previous month.
The total armed services strength as of December 31, 2023 was 1,298,878, down 8,548 or 0.65% from the previous month. The Army saw the largest decrease of 5,730 soldiers, dropping its strength to 444,684. The Navy and Marine Corps also saw declines over the last month, while the Air Force and Space Force saw smaller decreases and increases respectively. The total Department of Defense strength was 1,258,962, down 8,616 or 0.67% from the previous month.
The total armed services strength as of December 31, 2023 was 1,298,878, down 8,548 or 0.65% from the previous month. The Army saw the largest decrease of 5,730 soldiers, dropping its strength to 444,684. The Navy and Marine Corps also saw declines over the last month, while the Air Force and Space Force saw smaller decreases and increases respectively. The total Department of Defense strength was 1,258,962, down 8,616 or 0.67% from the previous month.