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‘Uninspiring’ Political Leadership Driving Recruits Away from Military: Rep. Garcia

‘Uninspiring’ Political Leadership Driving Recruits Away from Military: Rep. Garcia
Rep. Mike Garcia (R-Calif.) in Washington on May 19, 2020. Drew Angerer/Getty Images
Andrew Thornebrooke
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
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WASHINGTON—Uninspiring leadership and lousy pay are driving young Americans away from military service, according to one congressman.

The Biden administration’s failure to present a positive vision of military service and lack of accountability for the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan are failing to inspire Americans to join the military, said Rep. Mike Garcia (R-Calif.).

Andrew Thornebrooke
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
Andrew Thornebrooke is a national security correspondent for The Epoch Times covering China-related issues with a focus on defense, military affairs, and national security. He holds a master's in military history from Norwich University.
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