9 b while pentagon spends billions on war military families say theyre getting short changed

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• Pentagon announced $1.5 trillion budget request on April 21, 2026.
• $90 million allocated for child development centers.
• Pay increases of 5% to 7% for service members.
• Gas prices increased over $1.50 per gallon due to war-related inflation.
• One in four active-duty families faced food insecurity per survey.