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How much foreign aid does the US give to Ukraine?

The US promised more than half a billion in aid to Ukraine in 2020. About 40% of it was for the military.

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Afghanistan: How troop levels changed over the course of America's longest war

The 20-year conflict lasted over four administrations

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How many Americans have died from terrorist attacks since 9/11?

Most terrorist attacks in the US are non-lethal and are motivated by a wide range of extremist ideologies.

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Unidentified flying objects report released; details remain classified

Military personnel reported 144 instances of “unidentified aerial phenomena.”

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How many people have died in the US military, and how?

Over 80% of active-duty military deaths since 1980 have come from accidents, illness, and suicides.

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How much aid does the US give to Israel?

Israel has received more foreign aid from the US than any other country since WWII.

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The veteran population has declined 34% since 2000. Veterans Affairs spending is up 185%.

Spending is increasing due to an aging population and more veterans seeking care for severe disabilities.

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How many troops are deployed in the Middle East and surrounding region?

In short, the data to fully answer this question isn’t available, though based on available government data and documents, there may be over 80,000 military personnel in the regions.

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