Our Army is the smallest it has been since before World War II. [ArmyTimes, May 7, 2016] Our Navy is among the smallest it has been since before World War I. [Naval History and Heritage Command] Our Air Force is the smallest it has been in history. [The National Interest, May 7, 2014] The average age of our Air Force aircraft is 27 years old. [Air Force Times, Jan. 19, 2016]