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U.S. Army is cutting 24K jobs as the service struggles with recruiting shortfalls (www.ctvnews.ca)
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[โ€“] [email protected] 9 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

Even if they did, the primary isn't issue willingness but physical fitness.

[โ€“] [email protected] 6 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

No, it isn't. At least in the Navy. That is what boot camp is for. Because they are so desperate, they have very low expectations for physical fitness and plenty of wavers if you have any reason preventing you from signing on.