Published 6 months ago

US Army facing major decline in white recruits: Report

The Army's recruitment of white soldiers has significantly declined in the last five years, contributing to the overall recruitment shortfall and straining the force.
From 2018 to 2023, white recruits decreased by 43%, while the percentage of Black and Hispanic recruits increased. The reason for the decline is unclear.
Several factors may contribute to the recruiting problem, including partisan scrutiny, an obesity epidemic, and an underfunded public education system. Army officials are concerned but face challenges in addressing the issue amidst increasing partisan attacks.

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The Telegraph

US military sees sharp drop in white recruits

Army secretary says American forces face a ‘serious situation’ as recruitment falls 10,000 short of its 65,000 enlistment target

6 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Daily Caller

Army Struggles For White Recruits Amid Recruiting Crisis And Diversity Push

A precipitous drop in the number of white recruits into the U.S. Army over the past five years sheds a new light on the service's ongoing recruiting crisis.

6 months ago·Washington, United States

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The Gateway Pundit

REPORT: U.S. Army Sees Massive Decline in White Recruits

Over the last several years, the U.S.

6 months ago·United States

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The Daily Wire

Army Stats Show Precipitous Drop-Off In White Recruits — And Some Blame Conservative Media

The latest recruiting numbers from the United States Army have shown a precipitous drop-off in white recruits over the last several years – and among other factors, some insiders are blaming “partisan attacks against the military for its efforts to recruit and support a diverse force.” According to a report published Wednesday by Military.com, white recruits were down 6% from 2022 to 2023 alone — and had dropped off by double digits since 2018, …

6 months ago·Nashville, United States

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The Blaze

Army officials puzzle over significant drop in white recruits

Military officials and leftists in Washington have long bemoaned the overwhelming presence of white people in the U.S. military. Now that race obsessives have gotten their way and far fewer recruits from the disfavored group are enlisting, officials are beginning to fret. According to Military.com, the U.S. Army fell 10,000 short of its 65,000 enlistment target in 2023. This drop was largely driven by a significant drop in the number of white r…

6 months ago·United States

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