Where do most of the military come from?

Enlisted military members come from all fifty states and the District of Columbia, but some contribute more than others. In absolute terms, the top five for recruitment in 2018 were California, Texas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and New York, which is reflective of their relatively large populations.
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What percentage of the military comes from the south?

According to the U.S. Department of Defense's most recent Population Representation in the Military Services report: Almost 44 percent of all military recruits came from the South. That's despite the region having only about 36 percent of the nation's relevant population.
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What country has the most military soldiers?

China's massive force is the largest, followed by India and the United States.
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Top 10 Countries with the Highest Number of Active-Duty Military Personnel (in members):
  • Russia: 1,014,000.
  • Pakistan: 654,000.
  • Iran: 610,000.
  • South Korea: 599,000.
  • Vietnam: 482,000.
  • Egypt: 438,500.
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Who is the Number 1 military in the world?

The United States

With a budget of $738 billion and 1,388,000 men and women in the armed forces, it boasts an awe-inspiring 6,125 nuclear weapons, 11 aircraft carriers, 68 nuclear submarines, 3,761 military aircraft, 867 attack helicopters, 6,209 tanks and 113 warships.
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What state produces the most soldiers?

Military Active-Duty Personnel, Civilians by State
  • California: 184,540.
  • Texas: 164,234.
  • Virginia: 115,280.
  • North Carolina: 112,951.
  • Florida: 92,249.
  • Georgia: 88,089.
  • Washington: 64,066.
  • South Carolina: 55,369.
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What state do most Navy Seals come from?

SEAL Teams 1, 3, 5, 7, and reserve Team 17 are located in Coronado, California. SEAL Teams 2,4,8,10, reserve Team 18, and DEVGRU are in Virginia Beach, Virginia. SDV 1 is in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and SDV 2 is in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
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What percent of military is Black?

The representation of Blacks in the active-duty Army has declined since FY85 from a high of 27% to the current 19.7%.
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What percentage of the Navy is Black?

African Americans comprise about 13 percent of the U.S. population, but roughly 8.1 percent of Naval officers are Black, according to a 2019 report by the Congressional Research Service.
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What percent of the military is Hispanic?

Hispanics are the fastest growing population in the military, making up about 16% of all active-duty military, according to the Department of Defense. However, Latinos make up only 8% of the officer corps and 2% of general/flag officers, according to a 2019 report by the Congressional Research Service.
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How much do SEALs get paid?

The salaries of Navy Seals in the US range from $15,929 to $424,998 , with a median salary of $76,394 . The middle 57% of Navy Seals makes between $76,394 and $192,310, with the top 86% making $424,998.
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Is there any black Navy SEALs?

William Goines (born 1936) is a retired Navy SEAL and the first African American to become a member of the Navy SEALs.
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Are there female Navy SEALs?

For the first time, a female sailor has successfully completed the grueling 37-week training course to become a Naval Special Warfare combatant-craft crewman — the boat operators who transport Navy SEALs and conduct their own classified missions at sea.
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What state has the best military?

Texas has a number of capabilities that elevate the Lone Star State to the #1 position. Its sheer size is a significant factor — the Texas National Guard is host to nearly 21,000 troops, including its army and air components.
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What state has most military bases?

California is home to more military installations than any other state, with a total of 32. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and National Guard/Reserve bases are located across California.
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What state has least military recruits?

North Dakota

Photo: AdobeStock/rb_octo — North Dakotah has the lowest enlistment rate in the country. North Dakota ranks 50th out of 50 states with the lowest enlistment rate in the country. Located at the top center of the nation, North Dakota is the fourth least populated state as well.
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What states have their own military?

Currently, only Ohio, Alaska and New York have uniformed naval militias. Only California, Vermont, and Puerto Rico have an air wing, though Indiana formerly had an Air Guard Reserve.
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Is Fort Hood the largest military base?

The Fort Hood base, located in Killeen, Bell County in the state of Texas, US, was built in 1942. The base is located 60 miles north of Austin, the capital of Texas. Fort Hood is the biggest active-duty base of the US Armed Forces and currently houses the 1st Cavalry Division and the 4th Infantry Division.
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Who would win in a war USA or Russia?

The USA also has an overwhelming advantage over Russia in terms of conventional forces. Russia still has incredible military might, even if it is not as large as NATO's, with more than a million active troops.
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Who has the best equipped military?

The United States in comparison, has significantly less - 1.4 million - but when assessing the overall power of the world's military forces, the U.S. comes out on top, ahead of Russia and China in second and third, respectively.
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Why is the US military so powerful?

The U.S. Armed Forces has significant capabilities in both defense and power projection due to its large budget, resulting in advanced and powerful technologies which enables a widespread deployment of the force around the world, including around 800 military bases outside the United States.
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Do Navy SEALs make 6 figures?

Some up to six figures depending on skill set.
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