What state produces the best soldiers?

As of December 2018, nearly 430,000 Americans served in the US Army and Air National Guard, according to Department of Defense data.
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Overall, we found Texas has the most capable National Guard.
  1. Texas. ...
  2. 2. California. ...
  3. Pennsylvania. ...
  4. Ohio. ...
  5. New York. ...
  6. Georgia.
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What state produces the most US 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 has the most military enlistments?

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. California had the largest number of people enlist in the services, with 19,504 recruits.
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Which state has the strongest national guard?

The CA National Guard has three components: the CA Army National Guard, CA Air National Guard, and CA State Guard. With a total strength of over 24,000 troops, it is the largest National Guard in the United States.
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What state has the best military?

The 10 states with the highest active duty military populations are:
  • California (159,380)
  • Virginia (127,981)
  • Texas (123,879)
  • North Carolina (116,114)
  • Georgia (74,235)
  • Washington (62,409)
  • Florida (57,558)
  • Hawaii (47,531)
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What is the Most Elite Military Unit in the United States?



What is the strongest state in America?

Wisconsin was named the strongest state in America, according to a study based on data from the International Powerlifting Federation. The study looked at the home state of every ranked powerlifter, a group of more than 15,000 people, and determined which states produced the most strong men and women per capita.
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What state has the strongest military power?

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 the biggest military base?

Topping the list for the world's largest military base is in Fort Bragg. This is located in the United State's North Carolina. Among military enthusiasts, it is also deemed the center of the military realm. Fort Bragg is home to more than 260,000 people, of which nearly 54,000 are active troop members.
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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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Who has the strongest 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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Which state contributes the most soldiers in the Civil War?

Nearly 320,000 Ohioans served in the Union army, more than any other northern state except New York and Pennsylvania.
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Does Texas has its own army?

The Texas Military Forces is the combined military strength of Texas. It is composed of three branches, the Texas Army National Guard, the Texas Air National Guard, and the Texas State Guard; all report to the state Adjutant General and are under the command of the Governor of Texas.
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Does California have its own military?

The California Military Department is an agency defined under the California Military and Veterans code § 50. It includes the California National Guard (Army, Air, CSG) and Youth and Community Programs.
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What states have no military bases?

All 50 states have at least one base (Wyoming has just two, the largest of which is Francis E. Warren Air Force Base), but several have dozens. These include California (123), Texas (59), Florida (56) Virginia (51), Hawaii (49) and Alaska (47), according to a comprehensive study done by 24/7 Wall Street.
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What is the most important military base in the US?

The mission of the Department of Defense is to provide the forces needed to deter war and to keep the peace. The department's headquarters is at the most well-known military base in the world: the Pentagon in Washington, DC.
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What is the top 10 strongest military?

Top 10 Strongest Militaries in the World
  • The United States. A Credit Suisse index shows that the United States spends more money on defense than the following nine countries combined, despite the sequester and other expenditure cuts. ...
  • Russia. ...
  • China. ...
  • India. ...
  • Japan. ...
  • South Korea. ...
  • France. ...
  • Italy.
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Who has the best trained army in the world?

1. The US Navy SEALs is arguably the top special operations force. Created in 1962, the Sea-Air-Land operators go through years of training and, especially after 9/11, endure an incredible operation tempo. Many foreign militaries base their special ops on the SEALs.
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