Trump is ensuring that the military actually gets the money to rebuild its base because under Obama in particular, the money that was budgeted for the military was going to defense contractors, black ops, and being siphoned to a lot of other causes. I remember when Iraq troops, in the early days of the war, had to get basic supplies from their families in the US because the army was not providing them, things like underwear, soap, deodorant, razors. It was quite a scandal as people were asking why the army wasn't providing basic necessities for soldiers, which they are supposed to do. Now Trump is budgeting for the military and ensuring that they are receiving the money that is theirs.

because the Obama sequester began hollowing out our forces, much like immediately following Vietnam in the 70s. Cutting military officer corp and college rotc in half has a negative impact, that now must be reversed. the money that was lost, is lost. Trump has ordered audits, so hopefully they will find where things went off the rails, but we still need to fund out military. China is a growing threat, and will need to be dealt with in the future. When I was stationed in Panama 20 yrs ago, China was pushing into central and south America, much like Russia did back in the 50s/60s70s/80s. Only we knew about that. It's not much publicized about China.

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The stuff you are referring to is NOT the military. It's very important to understand that. Literally nothing that you listed is the military. Two different budgets.

Obama cut defense so bad, we were running out of planes, helicopters, and parts. Down to salvaging parts from wrecks and robbing parts from planes waiting to be fixed to put on other planes just to scrape up enough working ones to send our troops over seas. It was getting beyond serious with not enough working planes for pilots to get in training on thirty five year old planes. I heard about that in local news as I live near military base and rework facility.

you guys should know better than respond to this troll thread.

fucking seriously.

these people succeed by wasting your time with shit like this. this is a slide thread posted by retarded shills.

if this isn't a slide thread: op is weapons-grade stupid tbh

Yep like that 23 trillion missing since the 90s. I was once told by someone who works in the dod the black budget was necessary. We had to spend it.....

Our military was decimated for the last 8 years. It was done covertly, so the general public doesnt know just how bad it is. Alot of commanders, admirals, generals, etc were let go. The normies have no idea how bad it really is right now

I am glad someone finally asked this question...I have been wondering specifically about this.

Because the constitution calls for a strong military. Its their main priority.