Go Woke, Become Weak - Armed Forces Press

That writer needs to expand his information sources. His whole article is filled with empty political hyperbole, like it was written by a 20 year old staff flunky. Standards go up and down as attracting new recruits get harder and easier. The military deals the forces of supply and demand, just like any other organization. The failure to meet recruiting goals is much more complex than "wokism" and other political talking points.

There are other real standards instead of political ideology that are ignored. Medical, ASVAB scores, criminal record are standards that get lowered during times of war (Project 100K in Vietnam, OIF waivers, etc.)

Don't agree with everything written here, recruiting ebbs and flows through the generations - but yeah -- BLUF - don't lower the standards and remain focused on the mission. There's a lot of seemingly undirected focus right now.