President Trump Says Military Recruiting Up, So Too Will be American Shipbuilding, 'Golden Dome'

Article Title: President Trump Says Military Recruiting Up, So Too Will be American Shipbuilding, 'Golden Dome'

Article Excerpt: "...The president said the result of his executive order has filtered down into the armed forces, putting a new focus on merit and spurring renewed interest in serving.

"I am pleased to report that in January, the U.S. Army had its single best recruiting month in 15 years and that all armed services are having among the best recruiting results ever in the history of our services," Trump said. ..."

Reference Source: www.defense.gov

Army Misses Recruiting Goal for First Time Since 2005

Article Title: Army Misses Recruiting Goal for First Time Since 2005

Snippet of Article: "...For the first time since 2005, the U.S. Army missed its recruiting goal this year, falling short by about 6,500 soldiers, despite pouring an extra $200 million into bonuses and approving some additional waivers for bad conduct or health issues..."

Article Source: www.military.com

71% of young Americans (ages 17-24) are ineligible to join the military without a waiver

Article Title: Yes, We Have a Military Recruiting Crisis

Snippet of Article: "...In April, Secretary of Defense James Mattis told the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, To ensure the most lethal and effective fighting force in the world, the Department maintains high mental, physical, and behavioral standards. These necessarily high standards mean that 71% of young Americans (ages 17-24) are ineligible to join the military without a waiver ..."

Article Source: www.nationalreview.com

New research shows Army recruits from the South are less fit than recruits from other states

Article Title: New research shows Army recruits from the South are less fit than recruits from other states

The 10 states identified in the study that present the "disproportionate public health burden" include Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas

Article Source: www.postandcourier.com