Stats About US Military Branches?

I'm having a hard time finding good comprehensive statistics about each US military branch. Does anyone have a reliable source where I can get such data?

The official websites of each branch are usually the most reliable for such statistics, although they may not have a comprehensive fact sheet available. Here's a brief overview:

1. U.S. Army: This is the oldest and largest branch of the military, focused on land-based operations. It includes both the Active Army and the Army Reserve.

2. U.S. Navy: This branch carries out missions on the seas (including oceans and bays), in the air, and on the ground as the nation’s front line at sea.

3. U.S. Marine Corps: This is a branch of the Navy, and it operates closely with the U.S. Navy to carry out missions on the land and sea.

4. U.S. Air Force: This branch is responsible for aerial military operations, defending U.S. airspace and air bases, and building new technology relating to military aviation.

5. U.S. Coast Guard: This branch is responsible for coastal defense, search and rescue missions, and enforcing maritime law.

6. U.S. Space Force: The newest branch, established in 2019, is tasked with conducting operations related to space, including monitoring ballistic missile launches, tracking space debris, and maintaining satellites for communication.

For more detailed information, the Department of Defense publishes an annual manpower report that includes statistics for each branch. It's also worth checking out federal websites like data.gov, which aggregates data from multiple sources and could have what you're looking for.

Finally, organizations like the Brookings Institution, the Congressional Research Service, and the Defense Manpower Data Center also periodically publish reports on U.S. military statistics. You might find these useful depending on exactly what kind of data you're looking for.