30 December 2023

Where Did the Military Go Wrong With Gen Z?


As a grandfather and veteran, I thank Rep. Mike Gallagher and Prof. Kevin Wallsten for their op-ed “Why Doesn’t Gen Z Want to Be All It Can Be?” (Dec. 14). If the next generation is largely unwilling to serve in the armed forces, then the nation’s future is at best uncertain.

The armed forces have in the past drawn from families and regions that emphasize traditional values, including patriotism. But when those families observe a defense establishment that appears to be absorbed by DEI and woke ideology, is it any surprise that many young, potential soldiers will turn away?

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