Tagged: troop numbers

2h agoWorldRussian President Putin Approves Increase of 15,500 Troops in Army SizeAccording to the South China Morning Post, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Monday that increases the size of the Russian army by 15,500 personnel, marking the fourth such order this year. The decree sets the authorized personnel strength of the Russian armed forces at 2,441,630 units, which includes 1,550,500 military personnel.1 min
4d agoWorldWashington Guard Deployment Falls Below 3,000 After July 4 PeakThe National Guard contingent in the nation’s capital has fallen below 3,000, down from more than 5,100 troops present during the summer high tied to July 4 celebrations.1 min