Article Title: The Military Recruiting Outlook Is Grim Indeed. Loss of Public Confidence, Political Attacks and the Economy Are All Taking a Toll.
Article Excerpt: "The report found that Americans still think highly of veterans, but a majority (54%) would recommend against joining the military, particularly in the enlisted ranks. ...found that only a slim majority (51%) of Americans would recommend that family and friends join the military, while 33% would discourage military service. The 51% figure was a significant decline"
Reference Source: www.military.com