US Army’s image of power and flag-waving rings false to Gen Z weary of gun violence − and long-term recruitment numbers show it

For Gen Z Militaristic Flag-Waving Rings False

Saturday's military parade will occur amid bleak times for the U.S. military, as it experiences a multiyear decline in recruitment numbers. In the face of a pandemic and a strong civilian job market, the Army, Air Force and Navy all missed their recruitment goals in 2022 and 2023. In 2022, the Army missed its quota by 25%. The post For Gen Z Militaristic Flag-Waving Rings False appeared first on FlaglerLive.

US Army’s image of power and flag-waving rings false to gen Z weary of gun violence — and long-term recruitment numbers show it

The US military has consistently missed its recruitment goals, with millennials and gen Z turning away from active service due to their experiences with everyday gun violence. The post US Army’s image of power and flag-waving rings false to gen Z weary of gun violence — and long-term recruitment numbers show it appeared first on Crikey.

US Army’s image of power and flag-waving rings false to Gen Z weary of gun violence − and long-term recruitment numbers show it

A recruit participates in the Army's future soldier prep course at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C., on Sept. 25, 2024. AP Photo/Chris CarlsonThe U.S. Army will celebrate its 250th birthday on Saturday, June 14, 2025, with a parade in Washington, D.C., in which about 6,600 soldiers and heavy pieces of military equipment will roll through the streets. The parade aims to display the Army’s history and power. “It’s going to be incredible,” President …