75 Percent of Young Americans Are Unfit for Military Duty -- Sphere News, Opinion and Analysis »
Posted By TimALoftis 2 weeks, 5 days ago in Health & FitnessWASHINGTON (Nov. 3) -- Are America's youth too fat, dumb or dishonest to defend the nation against its enemies?
The latest Army statistics show a stunning 75 percent of military-age youth are ineligible to join the military because they are overweight, can't pass entrance exams, have dropped out of high school or had run-ins with the law.
So many young people between the prime recruiting ages of 17 and 24 cannot meet minimum standards that a group of retired military leaders is calling for more investment in early childhood education to combat the insidious effects of junk food and inadequate education.
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jordan112 weeks, 5 days ago
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So military leaders want more emphasis on early childhood education. Well, democrats have recognized that need for a very long time. Military leaders need to have a chat with CONS about that.
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philbrick2 weeks, 4 days ago
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75% of those wanting to join the military. 30% of 18 to 24-year olds in general.
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"Douglas Smith of the U.S. Army Recruiting Command said 2008 data shows about three in 10 youths have an initial barrier to enlistment."
I feel a draft.
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