On the contrary. The US spends about $13B a year on fuel, most of it for the Air Force.
But even in the Army, there are 60,000 fuelers spread out over the active and reserve components. In 2001, 50% of what was moved, by weight, was fuel. By OIF 1 bottled water was right at 30% of the load.
We spend a hell of a lot of money on logistics.
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