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Deminpenn

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24. Actually, the services have been consistently missing

Reply to B.See (Reply #21)

Sat Sep 20, 2025, 08:02 AM

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their recruiting target numbers and have already lowered entrance requirements. That's why this "idea" came up.

I think the only service branch to meet its recruiting goals is the USMC, but it's small and the exclusiveness (the few, the proud, the Marines) draws in recruits.

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That's it. iemanja Saturday #22

Yup. OldBaldy1701E Saturday #27

My first thought WinstonSmith4740 Saturday #29

Sounds like something this "level-headed" guy would promote PSPS Sep 19 #3

Is it the Pentagon or Trump's kissass Hegseth? Norrrm Sep 19 #4

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That's ok - they will be transferred to ICE n/t Smilo Saturday #34

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Fodder at best Lithos Sep 19 #13

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Why would they use him as a "recruiting tool"? B.See Saturday #21

Actually, the services have been consistently missing Deminpenn Saturday #24

Maybe so. But if you put out a call B.See Saturday #33

These prospective recruits are the definition of coward Deminpenn Sunday #35

Sounds to me like they just want people who will do as they're told, no matter what. Dulcinea Saturday #23

Bring back the draft. multigraincracker Saturday #26

LOL...99% of those pukes will fold if they can't be on their computers 24/7 Bengus81 Saturday #28

Of course! They've proven themselves easily indoctrinated. JohnnyRingo Saturday #30