What Military People Are Saying
“Both of my parents retired from the Marine Corps, I did one enlistment and couldn't do anymore. It's so bad. I'd never condone my children joining even the marines in Its current condition. A lot of young people ask me if it's worth it and I cannot in good faith tell them it is. Some very very big changes would need to happen for me to encourage anyone to join.”
“The Downstream military philosophy is Very REAL. The men in my family have served in every war since the WW1, including me. I have 3 sons. I strongly advised them to NOT join the military unless it's S/F or Air Force to get an education as the institutions I knew are mostly dead. My youngest ignored me and was a Ranger for 10 years. Couldn't be prouder but even he admits that the last 4 years he was in he HATED it and got out because of DEI."
“No one is enlisting and many who went in intending to make it a career are leaving! Our son who was an officer got out as soon as he got his 20 years in. He had intended to stay in but couldn't stand the DEI/COVID/Politics that now is rampant under Biden/Austin.”
“Our family is ex-military - I did 2 combat tours. We live in a military town and most of our neighbors are current military. You do not want your sons to join Pete. There used to be a semi-parade every day past our house as troops in uniform and full packs jogged past us to keep in shape (101st). Today, maybe one jogger a day in jogging gear. DEI has definitely taken its toll.”
“We are a military family, with some still serving. Great friends also have kids in. Military academy alums. Thought they'd all be lifers. They're all leaving.”
“As a combat veteran myself I would tell my son that joining the military today would most likely mean that you would have to sacrifice your honor and your values in order to be successful in the current climate.”
FROM: Evidence that the DEI/CRT agenda in the military DOES hurt recruiting and retention
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