Are you an American (I am a New Zealander) but my understanding is that the military is the responsibility of the federal government and the federal government

Are you an American (I am a New Zealander) but my understanding is that the military is the responsibility of the federal government and the federal government is not laying off workers. Meanwhile teachers are funded and employed by state and local government. It is apples to oranges. The argument should be who should employ and fund teachers and if the States are willing to give up some control and taxation to the feds in exchange for ???