Which US state has the largest military?

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.

Which states do most military recruits come from?

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.

What percentage of US population serves in the military?

There are around 19 million U.S. veterans as of this year, according to data from the Department of Veterans Affairs, representing less than 10% of the total U.S. adult population.

Who has the biggest military population?

In 2021, China had the largest armed forces in the world by active duty military personnel, with about 2.19 active soldiers. India, the United States, North Korea, and Russia rounded out the top five largest armies respectively, each with over one million active military personnel.

What city has the largest military population?

Active Duty

• San Diego is home to the nation’s largest concentration of military personnel.
• There are more than 100,000 active duty service members in San Diego.
• San Diego is home to 60% of the ships in the fleet of the U.S. Navy, and 1/3 of the active duty force of the U.S. Marine Corps.

Which state has the most veterans?

California
Number of veterans living in the United States in 2019, by state