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77% Of Youth Not Eligible For Military Service, Non Profit "mission: Readiness" Aims To Help

77% of youth cannot qualify for military service, non-profit “Mission: Readiness” aims to help

Oct 11, 2023 6:17 PM EDT

Lee Williams,

“It’s a challenge today and if this trend continues, what we’re going to have in the future generations of an all volunteer force — is no force,” says Former South Carolina Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs, Will Grimsley.

Ft. Jackson offers new program for Army recruits not meeting requirements

Aug 18, 2022 6:15 PM EDT

Lee Williams,

Fort Jackson is offering a new program for Army recruits who don’t meet the testing or physical requirements to join the Army.

According to the US Army’s website, only about 23% of young Americans fully meet the Army’s eligibility requirements. Instead of lowering standards to join, Fort Jackson has a new program designed to meet recruits where they are and bring them up to the Army’s standards.

The Future Soldier Preparatory Course

77% of youth cannot qualify for military service, non-profit “Mission: Readiness” aims to help

Ft. Jackson offers new program for Army recruits not meeting requirements

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