Can we get an army recruiter to do an AMA here?

[Ooloo]

I don't think young people *ever* wanted to join the military. There's really only one personality type who actively wants to serve. The way the military currently tries to recruit though even the red state conservatives who feel some sense of patriotism and duty to serve (terrible things, I know) are turned off.

We're so fucked by the manchildren and emotional babies who are currently in charge.

[unsunghero]

Originally Posted by Ooloo [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I don't think young people *ever* wanted to join the military. There's really only one personality type who actively wants to serve

Without having done the research, I thought it was historically (recent history) poor young people who were enticed by the opportunities such as free college that the military offered. Also, I think there was a strong generational component, meaning that if someone's grandparents or especially parent served honorably, their descendants wanted to be like them and also serve

Mainstream culture convincing everyone that modern America is a shitty evil place (despite everyone and their mother wanting to come here) is definitely not working wonders for current military recruitment, I hear