The days are gone when just about anyone could walk into a recruiter’s office and sign up for the military – whether it be to help pay for college or get themselves ‘straightened out’ for some personal issue they have or trouble with the law.
The Pentagon estimates that only about 25% of applicants are now qualified.
“Five years ago, if a kid had gotten caught with a (marijuana) joint in his car, that person would be pretty much a shoo-in” to enlist under a waiver, states Army recruiter Terrence Hoard. “Now you’re not authorized.”
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Send them too their local militias
Rejected, because they probably know how to do this quickly, disappearing thing called…CRITICAL THINKING.
Thank you Mr Obama you really mean what you say you are shrinking our military by refusing applicants. Oh! I forgot you want illegals in military.
How old are you, 10?
I guess we are going back in time get out your muskets and join the militant? We are going to have to fight all over again for our liberties and freedom.
Why is this news?? This is math and the law of supply and demand.. Why take a moron when you can pick a smart soldier?
We the people must stand and fight! With or without the military
Glad to see reason and personal experience can help change a mind. It is a rare quality these days. Semper Fi
You can just imagine what the requirements are these days! What a group of military we will have.
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