Seems few young people seek to go into the military these days, notes Grumpy Editor.
The Army wrapped up 2022 as the worst recruitment year in decades.
It fell about 15,000, or 25 percent, short of its 60,000 recruitment goal last year.
In efforts to reverse the decline, the Army is promoting new programs plus advertising as it seeks 65,000 recruits this year.
One incentive gives Army recruiters bonuses up to $4,500 a quarter if they exceed their baseline enlistment requirement.
Maybe the military draft should return.
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