Facing retention issues, the Corps needs to recruit highest number of Marines in a decade

All the services are having retention issues as well as recruiting issues. The downside of a good economy.

Attributed to strong economy and lack of young males able to go into the service.

Also, a great deal of families and young males are realizing that politicians do not follow through with promises to look after active military members and veterans’ health services and benefits. The VA still underperforming with no solution in sight. This is likely to continue until the next conflict