COVID Vaccine Mandates Weakening US Military, Retired Real Admiral Warns

“The armed services are struggling to meet their recruiting goals like rarely before,” Esper wrote in an article published Sept. 19. “The Army is the most affected, projected to fall short by up to 15,000 soldiers, with a larger deficit expected next year. Experts point to a variety of reasons, such as insufficient pay and benefits, a difficult work-life environment, ‘culture war’ issues, COVID-19, and a strong job market.”