Immigrants An Under-Utilized Source Of Volunteers For The Army

Immigrants An Under-Utilized Source Of Volunteers For The Army

The U.S. military, which relies on a steady stream of new recruits, has struggled to meet its goals in recent years, raising concerns about its readiness in an increasingly unstable world. New research from the University of Utah suggests that immigrants may be an underused source of potential soldiers. According to a study of survey data, immigrants in both the U.S. and Canada are more willing to serve in the military than people born in those …