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U.S. military expands by 30,000 active troops in 2026, reaching 1.3 million, driven by strong recruiting and pending congressional funding.
The U.S. military will expand by over 30,000 active-duty troops in 2026, raising total active forces to more than 1.3 million—the highest since 2023—driven by growth in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard.
The Marine Corps will remain at 172,300.
While reserve and National Guard components will see a net decrease of 1,400, the Army National Guard and Coast Guard Reserve will grow.
Total U.S. military strength, including all components, will exceed 2.1 million.
The expansion follows strong recruiting results in 2025, with the Defense Department meeting 103% of its goals and the Coast Guard surpassing its target by 21%.
The plan depends on Congress passing appropriations bills by January 30 to avoid a government shutdown, though some Democrats oppose the Homeland Security bill over immigration enforcement funding.
El ejército estadounidense se expande en 30,000 tropas activas en 2026, llegando a 1.3 millones, impulsado por el fuerte reclutamiento y la financiación pendiente del Congreso.