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Why (Almost) No One Wants to Join the U.S. Army
« on: June 30, 2023, 12:54:45 pm »
Why (Almost) No One Wants to Join the U.S. Army
Story by Kris Osborn • Yesterday 3:24 PM
 
Speculation about the U.S. Army’s recruiting challenges revolves around a number of disconnected factors, including the economy, the availability of information about the challenges of military life, recruits’ inability to meet minimum standards, low morale, or the simple fact that the U.S. military is no longer engaged in active conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan.
 
The challenge is real. Statistics show that the Army fell 15,000 soldiers short of its recruiting goal during this last fiscal year, and more struggles are anticipated this year.

Regardless of the variables contributing to the equation, there is no question that the military is struggling to add new recruits. In trying to understand why, there are several simple things to consider.

A War on the Rocks essay gives a few reasons why the recruiting equation might not be as dire as some think. The essay points out that the economy is a huge factor. With unemployment low and a large range of available jobs, there are fewer people looking for a new life path. The essay also makes the point that recruiting has decreased since the U.S. military left Afghanistan, suggesting that military service may seem less compelling when the U.S. is not immersed in an active conflict.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/why-almost-no-one-wants-to-join-the-u-s-army/ar-AA1de5eM?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=b4b5cc55f8fe424d8550d004b308eaef&ei=17
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Re: Why (Almost) No One Wants to Join the U.S. Army
« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2023, 12:57:03 pm »
Why is it so hard to admit/believe that the people most likely to want to enlist are not fans of wokeness?
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Re: Why (Almost) No One Wants to Join the U.S. Army
« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2023, 01:02:30 pm »
Well...

They discharged and/or penalized people who didn't want the clot shot.

They don't want masculine men as that's now considered "toxic", especially if they are white.

It is patriotic conservative leaning people who tend to join the military to defend their country. Those people are now considered the biggest threat to "democracy" according to top government officials.

So now they have what's left...

It could well be their goal to destroy the military from within because they failed to do it from without.
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Re: Why (Almost) No One Wants to Join the U.S. Army
« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2023, 01:23:00 pm »
I would not recommend to anyone to join the U.S. Military today with any branch.
The Military can be the greatest thing in a person's life. But, there is downside.
If for whatever reason you wind up with a Dishonorable discharge, it will stay with you for life.
And today, as a White Christian Patriotic Male the odds of being discharged are quite high.
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Re: Why (Almost) No One Wants to Join the U.S. Army
« Reply #4 on: June 30, 2023, 01:50:51 pm »
Quote from: rangerrebew on June 30, 2023, 12:57:03 pm
Why is it so hard to admit/believe that the people most likely to want to enlist are not fans of wokeness?

Who was the last Dem President more likely to have the Army's back than to stab the Army in the back? JFK? Truman? LBJ tried to micro-manage Vietnam and imposed stupid ROE. Carter sent Army people into Iran on a rescue mission attempt using poorly maintained helos. Clinton? Too busy doing interns and feeling up staff to give a @#$%. OhBummer!? :silly: LIEden? Hello? ... Hello? ... Is anybody home?
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Millions now living should have died. Anti-Covid-Vaxxer ghouls hardest hit.

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Re: Why (Almost) No One Wants to Join the U.S. Army
« Reply #5 on: July 02, 2023, 01:44:49 pm »
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You’ve spent 15 years enlisted in the military.
You’ve been on 8 combat tours, have a few KIA bracelets on your wrists, & you missed your 2nd child’s birth because you were overseas.
In walks your new commander, Major “Rachel” Jones.

https://twitter.com/BowTiedRanger/status/1675280525668360194
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Re: Why (Almost) No One Wants to Join the U.S. Army
« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2023, 01:51:35 pm »
Quote from: mountaineer on July 02, 2023, 01:44:49 pm
BowTiedRanger
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You’ve spent 15 years enlisted in the military.
You’ve been on 8 combat tours, have a few KIA bracelets on your wrists, & you missed your 2nd child’s birth because you were overseas.
In walks your new commander, Major “Rachel” Jones.

https://twitter.com/BowTiedRanger/status/1675280525668360194

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Re: Why (Almost) No One Wants to Join the U.S. Army
« Reply #7 on: July 02, 2023, 02:02:12 pm »
I wouldn't join today and fully understand why most others won't.
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