Early Days

The United States military entered the international military assistance game following World War II. Congress had “declared that U.S. freedom, security, and prosperity are best sustained in a community of free, secure, and prospering nations.” Military programs such as foreign assistance and foreign military sales were instituted to deter the growing communist threat. It was believed that to best counter that threat, a climate defined by individual liberty and political freedom was best suited for this purpose. In order to build this free community, the US military has concentrated on providing equipment, training, and support functions to the armed forces of friendly countries. [Brigadier General Blake]
Post WWII
One of the first moves in this effort was the Marshall Plan. Western Europe was in rambles, both politically and economically after WWII, and the Marshall plan was instituted to address this crisis. Although, the Marshall Plan was only aimed......

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Title: U.S Foreign Military Assistance
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