This article says that we have a worsening morale crisis. I'd love to hear the thoughts of other members on here. But here are 3 things that really struck me:
1 - "Today's service members say they feel underpaid, under-equipped and under-appreciated ...After 13 years of war, the all-volunteer military is entering an era fraught with uncertainty and a growing sense that the force has been left adrift."
2 - "Pessimism among troops has grown steadily during the past several years, and today most of the force believes the war's aims were unfulfilled."
3 - "The force is fed up with Congress – and their commander in chief. And after decades of staunch loyalty to the Republican Party, many troops wonder who really represents their interests in Washington."
http://www.militarytimes.com/longform/military/2014/12/07/americas-military-a-force-adrift/18596571/
1 - "Today's service members say they feel underpaid, under-equipped and under-appreciated ...After 13 years of war, the all-volunteer military is entering an era fraught with uncertainty and a growing sense that the force has been left adrift."
2 - "Pessimism among troops has grown steadily during the past several years, and today most of the force believes the war's aims were unfulfilled."
3 - "The force is fed up with Congress – and their commander in chief. And after decades of staunch loyalty to the Republican Party, many troops wonder who really represents their interests in Washington."
http://www.militarytimes.com/longform/military/2014/12/07/americas-military-a-force-adrift/18596571/
Posted in these groups: 
Morale
Morale
Posted >1 y ago
This is a duplicate discussion and the contents have been merged with the original discussion. Click below to see more on this topic...
Wow! A scathing report via a survey of 2,300 active-duty troops - from Military Times, no less - indicates the nation is failing its troops and veterans. This is a must read!
1. Morale indicators are declining in nearly every aspect of military life: lower overall job satisfaction, diminished respect for their superiors, and a declining interest in re-enlistment now compared to just five years ago.
2. Civilian support is subsiding as bonuses, pay raises and combat incentives are all fading away. Troops anticipate that it will get worse, not better.
3. Disappointment with the healthcare system - which is a HUGE perk to joining the military - continues to surge, with a majority saying they'd rather receive care at privately run facilities.
RallyPoint team, does this survey accurately portray the perspective of our active duty force?
http://www.militarytimes.com/longform/military/2014/12/07/americas-military-a-force-adrift/18596571/
1. Morale indicators are declining in nearly every aspect of military life: lower overall job satisfaction, diminished respect for their superiors, and a declining interest in re-enlistment now compared to just five years ago.
2. Civilian support is subsiding as bonuses, pay raises and combat incentives are all fading away. Troops anticipate that it will get worse, not better.
3. Disappointment with the healthcare system - which is a HUGE perk to joining the military - continues to surge, with a majority saying they'd rather receive care at privately run facilities.
RallyPoint team, does this survey accurately portray the perspective of our active duty force?
http://www.militarytimes.com/longform/military/2014/12/07/americas-military-a-force-adrift/18596571/
Read This Next
Continue with Facebook 
Continue with Google