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How the U.S. Military Spends $853 Billion: Breaking Down America's Defense Budget

The Pentagon burns through $853 billion every year, and nearly half of that massive budget goes to something most people never think about: just keeping the lights on. Tyla Cooper breaks down where every dollar of America's defense spending actually goes, and the numbers will shock you. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why operations and maintenance costs $352 billion annually (that's just keeping existing equipment working) • How 800 overseas military bases in 70+ countries drive up costs faster than you'd imagine • The real reason U.S. military spending exceeds the next 10 countries combined…

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