That doesn't include any of the repairs to the major damage to our bases and locations in the Middle East, Mil con, as we call it. We've seen reports of another $30 billion needed for Milcon. And then since the war has restarted just this month, back of the envelope is $1 billion for July combat operations. So by my math, that's $98 billion for the cost to the department. (02:16–02:22)
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