Facts

Where exactly are our troops? As it turns out, most (70%) are stationed right here at home (including in our territories). With plans afoot to shift our forces around the world, that percentage could rise even more. Here we offer some stats on where our troops are, plans to realign them and the painful process of money-saving base closing that is also in the works.

Where they are

(as of December 31st 2005) (DOD - pdf)

Facts

The US Armed Forces are arguably the best trained and equipped worldwide, capable of responding to humanitarian crises and threats alike - all on a global scale. Even so, they are not without their own internal conflicts, including recruitment problems, questions about reinstatement of the draft, numbers of casualties and homosexuals in the service. Below is an overview of facts and figures related to those - and other - issues in the Armed Forces.