This article has been doctored. Go find the actual article written by Joe Gould and you will not find anything about defunding the Army or depending on China.
https://www.defensenews.com/congress/2021/01/25/a-fake-story-about-the-secretary-of-defense-stole-my-real-byline/
A fake story about the secretary of defense stole my real byline
It looked like a Defense News story but the truth was this meme was full of lies and intent on spreading misinformation.
https://www.defensenews.com/congress/2021/01/25/a-fake-story-about-the-secretary-of-defense-stole-my-real-byline/