# Nearly half of Americans have a family military connection

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## Reading

Nearly half of Americans (47%) report a personal or family tie to U.S. military service, according to a Verasight survey conducted September 7-13, 2023.

An immediate family member who served previously is the widest tie, named by 30%, followed by 11% who served in the military themselves. Smaller shares point to an immediate family member currently serving (7%) or their own current service (3%). The remaining 53% report none of these.

## Topline

Have you or an immediate family member (parent, spouse, or child) ever served in the U.S. Military?

Nearly half of Americans have a family military connection.

Respondents could select more than one option, so shares may sum to more than 100%.

- None of the above: 53.4%
- An immediate family member served previously: 30.2%
- I served previously: 11.1%
- An immediate family member is currently serving: 6.7%
- I am currently serving: 2.9%

## Methodology

- Mode: Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
- Population: United States adults
- Field dates: 2023-09-07 → 2023-09-13
- Base (unweighted): 2,000
- Margin of error: +/- 2.3%
- Module: 2023 APSA Omnibus Survey #2023-071
- Sponsor: Verasight
- Weight variable: weight
- Weighting targets: age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

## Source

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## Citation

2023 APSA Omnibus Survey #2023-071, fielded September 7-13, 2023, N=2,000 United States adults, +/- 2.3%.

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