military average spending on alcohol
1 In calendar year 2013, military spending declined from $671 billion to $619 billion, in constant 2011 dollars. 2  In dollar terms, this was the largest decline since 1991. 3  The reduction in U.S. operations in the Middle East and the sequester mean this figure is likely to fall again in 2014. In calendar year 2013, military spending declined from $671 billion to $619 billion, in constant 2011 dollars. 2  In dollar terms, this was the largest decline since 1991. 3  The reduction in U.S. operations in the Middle East and the sequester mean this figure is likely to fall again in 2014.