Originally Posted by
Asturias56
The armed forces are a reflection of the society they protect - when that stops you finish up with a set of S American generals
That requirement is as nonsensical as United’s requirement that its flight crews reflect its passengers.
Absent a draft, compromises must be made to hit recruiting goals. A recent DoD study found that 77% of young Americans (age 17-24) would not qualify for military service without a waiver due to being overweight, using drugs, or having mental and physical health problems.
Fat with tats is the future.