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Four out of five American kids are too unfit or sick to serve in the military
Posted on 3/5/23 at 5:37 pm
Posted on 3/5/23 at 5:37 pm
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A new study from the Pentagon shows that 77% of young Americans would not qualify for military service without a waiver due to being overweight, using drugs or having mental and physical health problems.
A slide detailing the findings from the Pentagon's 2020 Qualified Military Available Study shared with Military.com shows a 6% increase from the latest 2017 Department of Defense research that showed 71% of Americans would be ineligible for service.
A new study from the Pentagon shows that 77% of young Americans would not qualify for military service without a waiver due to being overweight, using drugs or having mental and physical health problems.
A slide detailing the findings from the Pentagon's 2020 Qualified Military Available Study shared with Military.com shows a 6% increase from the latest 2017 Department of Defense research that showed 71% of Americans would be ineligible for service.
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Posted on 3/5/23 at 5:48 pm to Eurocat
I would imagine that most people who join the military right now are doing strictly from a financial standpoint. I doubt many are joining from a sense of patiotic duty. I am sure there are some, but not an overwhelming majority.
Posted on 3/5/23 at 5:49 pm to Eurocat
Congrats. You people are weak. That’s not news.
Posted on 3/5/23 at 5:51 pm to Eurocat
They left out criminal records as well. Many need a moral waiver approved before enlisting and those are not easily approved nowadays.
Posted on 3/5/23 at 5:53 pm to Eurocat
But sta4ever told me there isn’t a country anywhere in the world that could beat the US. It’s like he’s an idiot or something.
Posted on 3/5/23 at 5:55 pm to TigerOnTheMountain
Sta4ever is an idiot
Posted on 3/5/23 at 5:57 pm to TigerOnTheMountain
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But sta4ever told me there isn’t a country anywhere in the world that could beat the US. It’s like he’s an idiot or something.
He may be but right now our military would crush any other military. Also these issues are concerning. Both can be true.
Posted on 3/5/23 at 6:00 pm to GnashRebel
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He may be but right now our military would crush any other military.
Has there been some massive improvement in leadership since the failures in Afghanistan I’m not aware of? Because until that changes, the US military won’t crush anyone and arguably hasn’t since WW2.
Posted on 3/5/23 at 6:02 pm to Eurocat
The 1/5 have parents who are telling them not to waste your life in Ukraine for Biden’s money
Posted on 3/5/23 at 6:03 pm to TigerOnTheMountain
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Has there been some massive improvement in leadership since the failures in Afghanistan I’m not aware of? Because until that changes, the US military won’t crush anyone and arguably hasn’t since WW2.
Win all the battles but if the political will is lacking you won’t win. We did preserve the existence of South Korea and forced Iraq out of Kuwait. But don’t let facts get in the way of your narrative.
Posted on 3/5/23 at 6:04 pm to Eurocat
They're not getting my kids for their money wars no matter how fit and healthy they are.
Posted on 3/5/23 at 6:05 pm to Eurocat
Not surprised, we’re raising a bunch of sissy boys
Posted on 3/5/23 at 6:05 pm to TigerOnTheMountain
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But sta4ever told me there isn’t a country anywhere in the world that could beat the US. It’s like he’s an idiot or something.
He's correct.
Posted on 3/5/23 at 6:10 pm to TigerOnTheMountain
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the US military won’t crush anyone and arguably hasn’t since WW2.
We beat the crap out of Grenada.
Posted on 3/5/23 at 6:10 pm to Eurocat
By design. ADD, ADHD, LGBTQIA+
Posted on 3/5/23 at 6:10 pm to Eurocat
They have fatty units in enlisted Basic
In a national emergency the draft makes all of that moot.
In a national emergency the draft makes all of that moot.
Posted on 3/5/23 at 6:13 pm to Kracka
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I doubt many are joining from a sense of patiotic duty.
Know a few second gen immigrants who serve bc they’re patriotic af.
But yeah financial reasons definitely the leading reason
This post was edited on 3/5/23 at 6:14 pm
Posted on 3/5/23 at 6:13 pm to HonoraryCoonass
True 
Posted on 3/5/23 at 6:15 pm to Eurocat
Its called basic training. And it gets people into the best shape of their lives.
Posted on 3/5/23 at 6:18 pm to Eurocat
I was in for 9 years 7 months and 13 days. I don't see how this America is worth fighting anymore. Good luck.
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