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Perry asked for $ 252. 2 billion for FY 1995, including funds for numerous weapon systems, such as a new aircraft carrier, three Aegis cruisers, and six C-17 cargo aircraft.

The budget projected a further cut of 85, 500 in active duty military personnel, leaving a force of 1. 52 million.

Ultimately Congress provided $ 253. 9 billion TOA, about $ 2 billion more than in FY 1994, but actually a 1. 2 % cut in real growth.