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Low U.S. Army Recruitment Leads to Soldier Shortage

The army's low recruitment of youth has caused a soldier shortage. Bill Kubota reports.

Aired 11/08/2022

American Black Journal

Low U.S. Army Recruitment Leads to Soldier Shortage

Clip: Season 50 Episode 45 | 4m 28sVideo has Closed Captions

The army's low recruitment of youth has caused a soldier shortage. Bill Kubota reports.

Obesity rates, educational outcomes, and shortages across the national labor market are factors in the military's latest recruitment shortage. U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville talks about the impact of low military recruitment numbers, as well as the military's investments to attract more young people to serve. Plus, community stakeholders weigh in on the conversation.

Aired 11/08/2022

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2022 Detroit Doll Show returns after two-year COVID hiatus

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