The United States Army, with over 460,000 active members, stands as the largest military branch, ensuring the nation’s defense and maintaining global military presence.
Military bases across all 50 states and over 80 countries provide logistical advantages and readiness for rapid response to conflicts, marking a significant historical strategy.
The presence of military personnel shapes local economies through increased housing demands, new job opportunities, and fostering distinct cultural identities in surrounding communities.
States vary in military personnel concentration, with 24/7 Wall St. utilizing Department of Defense data to rank states by active-duty Army numbers per 100,000 residents.
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