What do you see as the military's greatest challenge in 2023 and why?

The biggest challenge is obviously recruitment and retention. It’s not just making the numbers and checking the box. I enlisted after the events of 9/11. Patriotism is at an all time low IMO. Growing up in a military family I was inspired by programs on WWII. Stories of heroism. My father would take me to events at his company. I enjoyed riding in different military vehicles. Nowadays I don’t see that.

There are many scenarios, not so far fetched, in our countries future months which could present major challenges for our military. Possibly an unexpected domestic terrorist event…increased deployments around the world requiring our presence stretching our troops thin… I’ve been out for a couple decades but recruitment and retention has always been an issue… But I believe a challenge we’ve become used to these past few years is life is different, somehow we’ve all become less everyday people with normal relationships, lives and freedoms and we’ve been made to feel like patients. Careful, cautious patients. It’s a lot to deal with for older soldiers such as myself. I’d say the biggest challenge for our men and women in uniform will be feeling normal, easy, free and human not only for the remainder of 2023 but for many years to come. The job is stressful already, mental fitness could be hard to maintain for all branches. Thank everyone for your service. You are appreciated. Much love!

recruitment and retention because of 20 years of Afgan with no real progress and pay and treatment of soliders and veterans

Our current Leaders are WOKE

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The biggest challenge would be World War 3. Why? To see which Country has the most power to win.

Troop strength is dwindling but its the wusification of men and the attack of masculinity that is the problem and we will fall if we don't face this head on iand have an honest open conversation on what and where it is coming from.. Message to men: ITS OK TO ACT LIKE A MAN THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT DESPITE WHAT YOU HEAR! God have mercy on us all.

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In my opinion, it is essential to our security that the US military immediately stop allowing the WOKE philosophy in training and to block senior members of the armed services from using such outlandish theories to weaken our military readiness. Our enemies want to defeat us, we don't need to help them take over our country.

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