
End of American Imperium: The Unsolvable Military Recruiting Crisis w/ US Major General Dennis Laich
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Military Recruitment Crisis
This chapter examines the significant shortfall in recruitment across U.S. military branches, with a particular focus on the factors affecting enlistment like physical fitness, youth disinterest, and trust issues among Gen Z. It contrasts the challenges faced by the Army, Navy, and Air Force with the successes of the Marine Corps and Space Force, while discussing potential solutions and the implications of a possible draft. The conversation also reflects on societal attitudes towards military service and the historical context of recruitment disparities, highlighting pressing concerns for U.S. foreign policy.
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