An Assessment of U.S. Military Power

An Assessment of U.S. Military Power

Army, Navy, USAF, USMC, Space, Missile Defense, Cyber, USCG, USMM

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Introduction: An Assessment of U.S. Military Power

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U.S. Army

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U.S. Navy

Mar 4, 2026 Over an hour read

U.S. Air Force

Mar 4, 2026 Over an hour read

U.S. Marine Corps

Mar 4, 2026 Over an hour read

U.S. Space Force

Mar 4, 2026 About an hour read

America’s Strategic Deterrent

Mar 4, 2026 About an hour read

Missile Defense for the 21st Century

Mar 4, 2026 38 min read

U.S. Coast Guard

Mar 4, 2026 Over an hour read

U.S. Merchant Marine

Mar 4, 2026 42 min read

Conclusion: U.S. Military Power

Mar 4, 2026 14 min read

Key Topics

Assessing the Global Operating Environment

Europe, Middle East, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa

Assessing Threats to U.S. Vital Interests

China, Russia, Iran, North Korea

Topical Essays

American Way of War, Defense Industrial Base, Conservative Budget

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