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How is the nation's political divide affecting military recruitment?

U.S. soldiers take part in NATO-led military exercises at the military base of Vaziani, outside Tbilisi, Georgia, in August.
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U.S. soldiers take part in NATO-led military exercises at the military base of Vaziani, outside Tbilisi, Georgia, in August.

The political divide is affecting military recruitment.

It’s getting harder to find men and women to serve in the armed forces as the world watches military conflicts escalate in the Middle East and elsewhere.

The current political climate isn’t helping, but some of the reasons are longstanding yet not insurmountable.

We’re talking about military recruiting challenges and the future of our fighting forces.

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