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United States Department of Defense

Federal agency · Net outlays $868.4B · FY2025

Per OMB Historical Tables, Table 4.1 (outlays by agency)

Structure and appointment

Executive department. The Secretary of Defense is appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. A commissioned officer may not be appointed within seven years of leaving active duty below grade O-7, or within ten years at grade O-7 or above.

Source: statute / agency record

Where to read more

Official sitehttps://www.defense.gov/
Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Department_of_Defense
budget_sourcehttps://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/hist04z1_fy2027.xlsx
budget_source_fiscal_yearFY2025

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