"Many young Americans are willing to serve, but too little is made of the declining number of young people who are qualified to serve. This is the real story and it’s a shocking one. Only 28 percent of the 17 to 24 year-old population qualifies to wear a military uniform. The other 72 percent fail to meet minimum standards on education, character and health. The problem gets worse. Of those eligible to serve, a significant portion chooses not to for a variety of reasons." Gen William S Wallace, commanding general of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command.
Any guesses on the ratio between sub-standard education, sub-standard character and sub-standard health?
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
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