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Battling Obesity: A New Hope for Recruits
This chapter examines the obesity crisis in America and its adverse effects on military recruitment, sharing a personal story of a young man's struggles with weight and homelessness. It introduces the Future Soldier Preparatory Course, a new initiative designed to support potential recruits through fitness, nutrition, and personal development, addressing critical health and socioeconomic barriers to enlistment.
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