By Ann Roosevelt The Army's $140.7 billion request in the FY '09 president's budget request is $12.3 billion, or 9.6 percent higher than the $128.9 billion FY '08 projected for enacted funds and is intended to balance immediate warfighting needs with developing systems soldiers need for the future. The Army requests $51.8 billion, or 38 percent of the service budget, for military personnel. Another 29 percent, $40.2 billion, is requested for operation and maintenance. The procurement request of $24.6 billion…
Army $140.7 Billion FY ’09 Budget Request Continues Growth, Focuses On Soldiers, Balance
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