The Military Recruitment Crisis Is a Symptom of Cultural Rot

4/15/23
 
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from The Wall Street Journal,
4/14/23:

We need new leaders to cultivate the American spirit and restore the integrity of institutions.

America’s cultural cancer manifests itself in many ways, but no symptom is more telling than our low military recruitment. Last year the Army hit only 75% of its recruiting target, while other services had to scramble to meet theirs. This year looks to be worse. The all-volunteer force, formed 50 years ago, is in peril and threatens our ability to defend ourselves in a dangerous world. What does this say about America?

It says we have a national health crisis.

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