Article Title: Top Air Force leader raises alarm on slumping standards amid China, Russia threats: 'Second best won't cut it'
Article Excerpt: "...accused the military of prioritizing woke politics over readiness...The letter comes as all branches of the military have faced questions over the seemingly "woke" turn the country's armed forces have taken in recent years, with some critics arguing that prioritizing programs such as diversity, equity and inclusion over standards and training have left the country ill-equipped to win future conflicts. ...The leader's memo also comes at a time when all branches of the military have been battling a recruiting crisis unseen in nearly 50 years..."I call on all Airmen to both exemplify and uphold our standards in line with the Core Values: Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence In All We Do."..."
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