What State Is Home to Nearly Half of all US Marines?

With 2.6 million employees, the Department of Defense is the largest employer in the U.S., with California housing more than a third of active-duty Marines.

California's military installations, such as Camp Pendleton and MCAS Miramar, are crucial to its position as a leading hub for the U.S. Marine Corps.

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