Who Signs Up to Fight? Makeup of U.S. Recruits Shows Glaring Disparity

Years ago GH (one time Presidential candidate front runner) flagged the peril of the military becoming an isolated society of itself and espoused the need and benefit of a back to the future *of the people* approach.

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Personally, I signed up to get a reliable (though small at that time) income, obtain some education, and to follow in my father's footsteps. Fighting, if I encountered it, would merely be a part of my job. I did not sign up only to fight. As it worked out, this high school graduate gained a college education and a career. For me, it was the best decision I made as a youngster.

Article from liberal magazine, Slate. The US military does have diversity, but concerns of societal caste do exist

https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2017/08/the-warrior-caste-of-military-families-that-fight-americas-wars.html