The Impressive Scale of the U.S. Air Force in 3 Charts

In the war against ISIS, the United States is spending $9 million a day. Two-thirds of this goes to the Air Force – here’s how it breaks down by squadron. Read more

Map: Where are American Troops Stationed Overseas?

There are nearly 170,000 active duty American troops stationed overseas. And these 10 countries account for 90% of them. Read more

Mapped: The Number of Active Duty Troops in Each U.S. State (2024)

States with long coastlines tend to host the most active duty troops, with one exception, home to the services’ newest branch. Read more