9.4 million
 

The number of beneficiaries under the care of the Department of Defense (DOD) military health system, according to a report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) -- National Security Snapshot: DOD's Military Health System Reforms and Challenges

This care is delivered through over 700 medical facilities with more than 100,000 military, civilian, and contractor employees, and a vast network of private sector health care providers. DOD estimates that it will spend over $72.5 billion for the military health system in fiscal year 2027.