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US Deployments Cost $496M in 6 Months

January 28, 2026

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Key Takeaways

US deployments cost $496 million in the last 6 months of 2025.
Continued deployments could cost $93 million per month.
1,000-member National Guard deployment estimated at $18-21 million per month.

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Strategic Implications

The high costs of domestic deployments may indicate a need for the US government to reassess its security priorities and funding allocations. The estimates suggest that continued deployments could strain the budget, which could have implications for future defense spending and policy decisions.

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What Happened

National Guard And Marine Deployments To US Cities Come With Hefty Price Tag

The deployment of National Guard and active-duty Marine forces to several US cities has come at a significant cost to American taxpayers, with estimates suggesting around $496 million in the last six months of 2025. According to a letter from Congressional Budget Office Director Phillip Swagel, the cost of continued deployments could be approximately $93 million per month. The estimates were based on factors such as pay and benefits, lodging, food, and transportation for personnel. The information was revealed in response to an inquiry by Sen. Jeff Merkley, and was first reported by Breaking Defense.

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