'An American problem': Four-star general blames dwindling Army recruitment on obesity and crime
'Only 23% of the people that are of age to serve are actually qualified,' said Lt Gen Xavier Brunson
Source: meaww.com
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Four star general says Americans are too obese or criminal to join the armed forces and defend
The US Army is facing low recruitment numbers as Americans are either too fat or criminal to defend the country, an Army general warned. The Army anticipates being short of 20,000 recruits in 2022.
Source: dailymail.co.uk
'This is an American problem': Army officer says as branch hopes program will help with lagging recruitment
The “American problem” of dwindling interest in military service or fitness to enlist has Army recruitment numbers lagging. But a high-ranking Army official in Washington state is optimistic the nation’s young people still see value in serving.
Source: stripes.com