Here are the number of personnel in each branch of the U.S. Military as of September 30, 2009.
| Branch | Enlisted | Officer | Female | Civilian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Army | 456,651 | 88,093 | 74,411 | 243,172 |
| Marine Corps | 182,147 | 20,639 | 12,290 | 34,000 |
| Navy | 276,276 | 51,096 | 51,029 | 182,845 |
| Air Force | 261,193 | 64,370 | 64,137 | 154,032 |
| Coast Guard | 32,647 | 8,051 | 4,965 | 7,396 |
| Total | 1,174,563 | 224,144 | 203,375 | 580,049 |
Information Please® Database, © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.
| U.S. Military Personnel on Active Duty in Selected Regions/Countries | Military Personnel | The Medal of Honor |
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