Posted on Nov 30, 2023
Half of US would recommend military service to loved ones, report says
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Half of US would recommend military service to loved ones, report says
By Meghann Myers
Nov 30, 12:44 PM
The Reagan National Defense Survey found that about half of its respondents would encourage a loved one to serve. (Senior Airman Jonathan W. Padish/Air National Guard)
Much has been made of the services’ struggles to meet recruiting goals in the last few years, which senior military leaders often blame on a shrinking number of young Americans who meet necessary physical standards, as well as a general drop in overall interest in serving. Some of those struggles may also stem from the messages prospective recruits get from peers and trusted adults, according to new data.
Just over 50% of Americans would encourage a family member or friend to enlist, according to the results of the latest Reagan National Defense Survey, an annual report from the Ronald Reagan Institute designed to take Americans’ temperature on national security issues.
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel SSG Michael Noll Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Cpl Vic Burk SGT Charlie Lee] Sgt (Join to see) PV2 Larry Sellnow Maj Kim Patterson] SFC Ralph E Kelley SPC (Join to see) SSG William Jones SSG Paul Endes CPL Douglas Chrysler SPC (Join to see) PO1 H Gene Lawrence Lt Col Charlie Brown PO2 Marco Monsalve SGT Ruben Lozada A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney SPC (Join to see) PO1 Lyndon Thomas
Half of US would recommend military service to loved ones, report says
By Meghann Myers
Nov 30, 12:44 PM
The Reagan National Defense Survey found that about half of its respondents would encourage a loved one to serve. (Senior Airman Jonathan W. Padish/Air National Guard)
Much has been made of the services’ struggles to meet recruiting goals in the last few years, which senior military leaders often blame on a shrinking number of young Americans who meet necessary physical standards, as well as a general drop in overall interest in serving. Some of those struggles may also stem from the messages prospective recruits get from peers and trusted adults, according to new data.
Just over 50% of Americans would encourage a family member or friend to enlist, according to the results of the latest Reagan National Defense Survey, an annual report from the Ronald Reagan Institute designed to take Americans’ temperature on national security issues.
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel SSG Michael Noll Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Cpl Vic Burk SGT Charlie Lee] Sgt (Join to see) PV2 Larry Sellnow Maj Kim Patterson] SFC Ralph E Kelley SPC (Join to see) SSG William Jones SSG Paul Endes CPL Douglas Chrysler SPC (Join to see) PO1 H Gene Lawrence Lt Col Charlie Brown PO2 Marco Monsalve SGT Ruben Lozada A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney SPC (Join to see) PO1 Lyndon Thomas
Half of US would recommend military service to loved ones, report says
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"The survey began asking in 2018 about public confidence in the military as an institution, finding that 70% of respondents were highly confident that year. That number steadily fell to 63% in 2019, and 56% in early 2021. Support that year bottomed out at 45% following multiple controversies between President Donald Trump and the military during his administration, and a disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan in summer 2021 after President Joe Biden took office."
Gotta take surveys/polls with a grain of salt. The biggest take away according to this report is that we have dropped from 70% in 2018 to 45% in 2023. No surprises here...
Gotta take surveys/polls with a grain of salt. The biggest take away according to this report is that we have dropped from 70% in 2018 to 45% in 2023. No surprises here...
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TSgt Michael Diersen
I have a nephew currently serving at Little Rock AFB and my youngest son (military age eligible). I have my son taking welding courses rather than join the military after knowing how Woke it gotten
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MSG Stan Hutchison
TSgt Michael Diersen - Woke = awareness of social inequalities such as racial justice, sexism and LGBT rights.
I am proud to be considered woke.
I am proud to be considered woke.
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
TSgt Michael Diersen -
I SUGGEST Enlistment To EVERYONE:
Both MALE And FEMALE ~ Straight Out of School.
I Can NOT Think Of A Better Place To Mature,
Learn Skills, Problem Solving, Leadership Requirements,
And PROGRAMS With TRUE EDUCATION ~~ FREE For The Asking.
. ~Which You Never Had Even A Taste Of, In K-12.~
P.S. I Served, Some Of My Time, In Security,
From 1961- 1964 At Little Rock AFB, When Were Were A SAC Unit.
Then Off To South Korea 64-65....Received My DD 214 In California.
~~ I Was NOT YET 21. ~~
~~ Enlisted ON My 17th Birthday ~ DD214, With 10 DAY Early Out.
So I LEGALLY Bought a RUM & COKE 10 Days Later...
I SUGGEST Enlistment To EVERYONE:
Both MALE And FEMALE ~ Straight Out of School.
I Can NOT Think Of A Better Place To Mature,
Learn Skills, Problem Solving, Leadership Requirements,
And PROGRAMS With TRUE EDUCATION ~~ FREE For The Asking.
. ~Which You Never Had Even A Taste Of, In K-12.~
P.S. I Served, Some Of My Time, In Security,
From 1961- 1964 At Little Rock AFB, When Were Were A SAC Unit.
Then Off To South Korea 64-65....Received My DD 214 In California.
~~ I Was NOT YET 21. ~~
~~ Enlisted ON My 17th Birthday ~ DD214, With 10 DAY Early Out.
So I LEGALLY Bought a RUM & COKE 10 Days Later...
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL My son wanted to follow in the old man's footsteps and join the Marines but he was turned down due to medications he was taking. Sad because I think it would have really helped him to do a stint of military time.
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