The Best of Us
22nd April 2024
It’s no secret that the military is struggling. Recruiting is in the tank. Readiness is near zero. Maintenance is non-existent. Gender, diversity, and environmental concerns dominate over warfighting. The Secretary of Defense has listed climate as one of the top priorities. The fleet is shrinking despite the Navy stating that a war with China is imminent. Ships are being retired decades early due to poor planning (LCS, MLP, AFSB, etc.). Our reserve fleet is nearly non-existent. Unbelievably, the Army is looking to recall retirees to active duty.
All these problems stem from the quality of the people populating the military. These kinds of problems don’t just happen like the common cold. They’re the result of decisions by people. Bad decisions. Cowardly decisions. Stupid decisions. Traitorous decisions. Criminal decisions.