Uh, Presidents don’t control the budget. You understand that right?

The Global Security diagram is probably out of date, or it could be a terminology issue - the Japanese, SK and Australian flat tops are all Helicopter pads; no fixed wing aircraft as far as I’m aware?

#didntreadthearticle?

Different powers might be a better way of putting it, along with often better training. Here’s one discussion thread on the topic, which is probably more interesting than a dry listing of the roles & responsibilities:

I’m sorry, but how does China ‘call in’ the US debt it holds? It holds them it (mostly) in Treasury bills, noted and bonds.