https://www.wsj.com/articles/inflati...ps-11662405897

"After dismissing congressional concerns for months, Pentagon leaders recently issued guidance to troops on how to cope with inflation eating their paychecks. Army leaders suggested soldiers and their families consider going on food stamps or talk to an Army-provided financial adviser."

https://www.rferl.org/a/biden-emerge.../32016321.html

"U.S. President Joe Biden is requesting $11.7 billion in emergency funds from Congress for Ukraine as the country battles against Russia?s full-scale invasion."

Still think the proxy war is a good idea? Remind me what the US is gaining from financing this action at the expense of our own readiness.