US Youth Don't Want to Join the Army. Here's Why | Vantage with Palki Sharma

US Youth Don't Want to Join the Army. Here's Why | Vantage with Palki Sharma
The U.S. military is facing a recruitment crisis, and they're pointing their fingers squarely at GenZ. So the U.S. military is now venturing into the world of Tiktok and Discord to target younger Americans and boost military recruitment numbers. Has it helped? Palki Sharma tells you. It’s part of a $4 billion effort to help increase the numbers.
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[@georgebagajluk6580]

the truth instead of biased propaganda

[@Hari-vj8oi]

Palki Sharma is a soldier of our nation, not in uniform.

[@dsgift-hc7gp]

we want to see more truth about current government of india, if you have DARE, I M INDIAN AND WORRIED ABOUT MY COUNTRY

[@rajneelprsd]

@@georgebagajluk6580 bravo bro amen to that

[@rajneelprsd]

​@@dsgift-hc7gpTrue, Palki Sharma, I dare you to make at least one news report about something negative regarding Modi. That's when we'll know if your reporting is legitimate. I bet it will be the last we hear about WION or First Post.

[@hermesliteratus882]

Before joining the US army, one should ask oneself a question:" Am I fighting for freedom and democracy or am I fighting for the interests of the Military Industrial Complex?"

[@johnsmith-cw3wo]

damn zoomers... no one want to spread FREEDOM and DEMOCRACY around the world anymore.

[@amanawangnao345]

Trust me it's the same with every nation...ur delusional if u think any military is free of the selfish interest of some capitalist, or religion fanatics!

[@stevepest4143]

Think of this. Get paid to travel and get to shoot guns. The rest no one cares about anyway.

[@GrandSolarEclipse]

If you think about it. The only people who have freedom are the people above the law. Democracy is a term used to make people feel included in government. Meanwhile the "selected" leaders work for the interest of the ultra rich and the multinationals. There is no Freedom or Democracy! It is all an illusion and people are beginning to see it for what it is. Any president who dares to work for the interest of the people will be JFKed

[@buckeyes8631]

@@johnsmith-cw3woYou still believe that lie

[@Realitycheck0530]

Palki forgot to mention a few things here. 1 is that veterans are treated like garbage and left over to be suffered and die. Most of veterans are homeless with overuse of drug and cocaines. 2. Many veterans have traumas from war and certain other problems like exposure to burned pits which cause severe damage to the lungs and till this day it takes years for many veterans to even qualify for their medical care. 3. Most veterans don’t recommend or rather encourage youth not to join the military as they knew that they were sent to countries to protect the interests of the elites like oil and gas. After seeing the utter failures of Iraq and Afghanistan in particular many question why join the military? Most of the time it never serves the interests of the people of America. A republican candidate quoted” American soldiers are overseas protecting borders of foreign countries but there aren’t even a soldier to protect its own borders”.

[@Boney.M.]

Ohh yeah long term impact of US war policies.

[@annahgibbus8]

Well said well said 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@totozviara]

Palki: Western problems don't concern India, we have our own way Next thing she, rather he bosses, worry about US army. Why isn't she concerned about Russian army being fed into the meat grinder?

[@Dr-Zoker-naik]

🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑

[@shadowslayer9988]

​@@totozviaraWhy isn't she concerned about Ukraine trioops being in a meat grinder and 10,000 of there soldiers surrending in one day last week?

[@undernewmanagement3561]

As a Vietnam Era veteran, I would not encourage any child to risk their lives for nothing.

[@DYLAN102001]

Did you go voluntarily or were you drafted?

[@margaretnorvell9555]

I too am a vet of that Era. This country no longer deserves the loyalty of patriotic Americans. Who are we fighting for? The gangs that are invading our country? The dual loyalists that run it?

[@GenXstrongmanMuscleRevival]

Of their old enough to join,and vote their not children

[@kippgoeden]

My dad was a Marine, and as a kid it was all I ever wanted. As I got older, I began to understand that there is quite literally nothing honorable about killing and dying for corporations. Damn the propaganda machine. It almost had me.

[@germwarfare5707]

💯💯💯

[@sjoe6282]

Smart man

[@richardrichard5319]

Did your father help with that decision?

[@alfredgalan1912]

We should just give up our military all together and maybe the other countries will just leave us alone 😕 ignorance

[@xrfa7422]

You don't just die for corporations, that's Marxist propaganda. You are there to protect US allies as well or destroy the countries that make war against us. The Marxists want to demoralize people and destroy the US because it has stood against Marxism. Most countries are just collections of people, blood, and borders around soil. They don't really know what they stand for. Marxists don't really care about those.

[@bjodaddyo]

Can't blame GenZ. Why would they want to enlist into the military when the country's leaders have lost their ability to care for it's own country?

[@marcinm2871]

190+ nations and that statement applies to all of them.

[@singhdeepak10]

War's are not always a choice.

[@tetleyteabagger-bi4ny]

The leaders of any country have never cared, just admit it, it's because men today are WEAK From the food to the tap water, personal care and cleaning products, everything is estrogenic in some way, so it's fucked up men and made them weak and pathetic. Women take birth control and the filters and shit can't remove it so we get exposed to it all the time even if we don't drink it

[@Johndoe-ob1]

Well said 👏

[@programmingwithsunny6121]

​@@marcinm2871nah don't bring your country's incompetence to all countries we are doing a far better job. US is just having their karm as their military have killed/raped thousands of innocents over the ear.

[@Dx25872]

As a 21 year old I refuse to protect the interest or political motives of anyone hiding behind political power in DC, let them take their suits and degrees and fight whatever they want to. Anyone voted into offices should automatically be the ones to sacrifice their life to fight not someone 18 fresh out of high school.

[@mikeking683]

Here, have a yellow rose

[@Crimeiskoolforkidz]

They will draft us anyway and just force us to go but yeah it's nice to refuse service while they still allow us to

[@jerrymylove1754]

That’s how it’s always been. The poor, uneducated, and desperate are the ones on the battlefield. Not the old, rich; and powerful. Certainly, not their kids. I know I didn’t see them Iraq or Afghanistan. Good men die out there and some of the best America has to offer. I think that’s the real travesty.

[@michaeldeglory777]

Nice one.

[@imjustthere9343]

Well thats because those that went before me were patriots. Like you have to think outside the box, there are some countries that would love to wipe the U.S. off the face of the earth, but thanks to the ones that chose to raise their hands and risk their lives just for you to live yours like me, For me I didn't raise my hand because I want to protect the government but for the experience of a once of a lifetime and maybe become apart of history too. Also it had more benefits than not, if you really think about it, College degree is just a paper that says you went to school some more, but that doesn't mean you have experience, much less you could be going against so many more that have the exact same degree as you. Though the military can leave you with battle scars and trauma, in the long run, you build up the trade skills and certifications. You could do your whole 20 years and own atleast 3+ Properties depending on where you are stationed. I had a Chief (E7) who joined the military with nothing fresh out of high school and about 19 years in he had about 4+ properties because of moving commands. There are tons of military programs that the military offers. Its just some people have terrible spending habits and use their whole paycheck the same day they receive it.

[@Civil-conversation-is-possible]

As The Daily Show said “Why go overseas to get shot at when you can get shot at from the comfort of your middle school”. It’s hard to want to fight for a country that cares so little for its citizens.

[@famousmortimer7933]

Imagine quoting the Daily Show ffs 🤡😂🤡 what a redact

[@hamfistsman6267]

It's been a long time since our military has defended our own country.

[@brwils3378]

I think it wouldn’t know how, even if the chance occurred. Whivh it looks more likely day by day.

[@col.waltervonschonkopf69]

The Revolutionary War was about the only time the Americams really fought for anything worthwhile.

[@AdityaKaul-dm8fk]

Vets have realized they were fighting and dying for corporate and political interests, only for their governments to turn their backs on their decades of sacrifices in the blink of an eye. Imagine a soldier who did multiple tours in Iraq and/or Afghanistan, fighting and sacrificing his health and watching his brothers in arms dying, only for the situation to return to where it was. WHY would this soldier encourage the youth to enlist?

[@lillysummer3546]

Mr Kaul, millions and millions of Kaul went through a genocide. If we do not join the military more kauls and more of us will get wiped out. Cannot believe Kashmiri pandits are the ones talking about not protecting the country while they faced the worst concentration camps on earth.

[@AdityaKaul-dm8fk]

@@lillysummer3546 talking about the US military sweetheart. The Indian army fights on its own motherland and never goes into foreign lands to fight someone else's wars. Moreover the army takes care of its own. You don't hear of homeless Indian vets because we care for people who sacrifice for us. Our military does not invade foreign countries to secure oil reserves. Request you not to conflate the two. Joining the Indian military remains one of the highest honors for Indian youth and something only the best of us can aspire to be.

[@lillysummer3546]

@@AdityaKaul-dm8fk thank you. I know that until my last breath I am not going to forget their sacrifice and also the genocide of your people, our people. Even if it makes an Indian uncomfortable I am going to talk about it. I had dated a man who had served 9 years in Iraq and he refused to see a therapist for his ptsd. I understand what youre talking about. I just feel that nation's safety comes first. But as Indians we are not doing enough. We are not taking actions against anti Indians.

[@AdityaKaul-dm8fk]

@@lillysummer3546 A nation's safety comes first. A soldier, whether American or Indian, joins the military because they are committed to defending the nation's safety with their lives. Unfortunately, the US has a history of starting/entering wars where the main interest is not the defense of the country but rather the greed of the corporations, and this quickly becomes very apparent to the soldiers on the ground. Moreover, these vets are still being mistreated/not being cared for enough despite the American military having the biggest budget on the planet at least ten times over. Fortunately, the Indian army has only ever fought for the defense of the nation. It may not be the most funded or equipped, but it certainly is the most principled and clear in its mission to defend the motherland. Regarding your point of action against anti-Indian elements, I completely agree with you on that. More stringent steps need to be taken against them without delay.

[@AdityaKaul-dm8fk]

@@lillysummer3546 the forced migration and genocide of the Kashmiri Pandits remains a painful memory that will not soon be forgotten. My blood boils whenever I see my mother and grandmother cry over their lost homes and dead relatives and friends-a lot of repairs to do there.

[@rahulvig5298]

Born in 1996 and definitely don't want to join the army. Why? The children of politicians never go to war and war is always caused by politicians. The day Politicians' children die in war is the day I'll pick up weapons 👍🏻

[@docaz9453]

Mohammed ali had said it the white bois are breaking their legs to go to swizeland and they wanted to force ali to go to veitnam when he couldnt even go to resturant in his neighborhood after getting world championship for usa , they dont respect anyone but want everyone to work and serve them

[@mna7308]

They should be sent to front lines

[@FrankandCents28]

Great point.

[@giftfolique464]

If they make that as a law, then everyone will avoid wars

[@ryanortiz2648]

We are not fighting war we didn’t start. Fighting war where the rich benefit from?? I’m good.

[@antares3097]

When i was a teenager ' a former soldier told me to never join the military ' they'll send you to your death , his words.

[@indridcold8433]

That is not necessary a bad thing. But being sent to death for some nation that is thousands of miles away and hates the American people is a real deal breaker. Sorry, Israel has its own armed forces, as well as their own weaponry. They can handle their own war just fine. Why even think of forcing American troops there?

[@nickanderson4257]

I enlisted once. And its the worse decision I ever made. You get treated TERRIBLY. Try to get out? They will treat you even MORE TERRIBLY. I’ve proudly warned everyone I can about it. I have saved many lives.😂

[@siramike2654]

hell no to politicians' wars.

[@shadowslayer9988]

We do not want to fight pointless wars.

[@coyotestylepro1150]

💯

[@ryanortiz2648]

This

[@denizb.4142]

Finally you guys are waking up!

[@coyotestylepro1150]

@@denizb.4142 Uncle Ben up since 96 B4 it was trendy 😌

[@saisrikantta7648]

The purpose of the army isn't just to fight wars.

[@michaelscott358]

I would not be against fighting to protect my nation and our allies but the more I learn about events like MK Ultra, Iraq and Vietnam, Guantanamo Bay, and how half of our military budget goes to defense contractors it’s hard for many people in Gen Z myself included to fight for a government that we cannot trust

[@sandrahebert938]

Why should we give to people of other countries when we don't take care of our own. Look at what the government did to "help" the people of Maui.

[@xrfa7422]

Defense contractors? Do you expect our soldiers to fight with broomsticks? You need the best equipment and you need a lot of it. How d_mb are you?

[@famousmortimer7933]

Pass a fggin audit for once dullard

[@bluemoon1115]

As someone who was married to my partner while he was in the army and witnessed just how toxic the culture can be, I dont blame them one bit.

[@estherlee5527]

You are just soft

[@themonsterwithin4000]

@@estherlee5527 Or…..they’re smart. Most people who do well in the military become damaged goods mentally or physically.

[@MiG2880]

I see what you mean. They really are obnoxious aren't they.

[@brwils3378]

As a GenZer myself, I just like playing call of duty and fighting in virtual reality. While sipping Cokes and eating Pizzas 🍕in the comfort of my parents basement. It’s to colf in Ukraine and to hot in Israel. I have low T too. I would be useless in the military.

[@theultimatereductionist7592]

Never be ashamed. You, like everyone else, was forced into the world without your prior consent. So you owe NOTHING to your breeders or to the place (state province country) where you were born. However, unlike 99.99% of the world, you and I are smart enough to realize that.@@brwils3378

[@NoMatterWhat279]

US army Ad: I was raised by two mothers,They married each other Indian army Ad: I have two mothers, one is my bloodmother and other ,my motherland

[@saadkhan2176]

pakistan army ad:I have a step mother who i hate let's go get her 🤣🤣

[@scytheio1879]

Good we will call you to protect us. For 100 years the US has provided free security to the world's market. That will end soon.

[@omarbuud-tc4jj]

😂😂😂

[@RR-wp8jt]

​@@saadkhan2176In simple words, MC mindset Even after being thrashed several times .

[@spectre8_fulcrum]

the lgbt community of america are more patriotic than the "normal" youth.

[@Uncleed251]

The problem is we have been in one conflict after another and most have had little to do with protecting American citizens but Political and Corporate interests. Gen Z is not unpatriotic they just learned from our older generations past mistakes and don't want to repeat them.

[@msdolly6101981]

Good for them

[@morbidbushido]

On the contrary, that in itself is very patriotic. Refusing to continue the tradition of endless wars whose repercussions will soon descend on the US is a very very wise move. GenZ is saving the country from its Tyrants. ....Lets hope the automation of War hasnt already happened and this act has impact.

[@FrankandCents28]

Exactly! They don't want to risk their lives to fuel our corrupt government's money making agenda.

[@peterparker9954]

If Americans aren't fighting for their country, the US should hire Indians to work in their forces

[@asapanime1875]

🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯 underrated comment

[@edwhatshisname3562]

Even as a Millennial I started to see the game for what it was, and I wasn't about to be sent off to some war, that we probably had a hand in starting, just so a few people could line their pockets. But mostly I didn't join because I was not fit enough and had a lot of other issues.

[@markberryhill2715]

At least you're honest.

[@SkinnerNoah]

I got a 94 on the ASVAB and refused to enlist because the civilian world has better opportunities for me. Why cut my hair, take an oath, go to boot camp, and live in such a strict environment when I can get a job at a factory that pays more and doesn't care if I have a beard and tattoos. Not to mention that civilian jobs don't expect you to take an oath to them, while the military demands a lifelong oath to a single country instead of towards the betterment of all mankind

[@mirr0rmirr0r]

As a US Army veteran, I actively discourage anyone from joining the army in it's current state, or under this country's current leadership. The government waged war for 20 years in the Global War on Terror, and left Afghanistan more heavily armed then when we went in, and departed in a disgraceful manner. Why did we invade an entire country to dismantle one terrorist organization, the leader of which turned out to be in Pakistan? The government will never give us a satisfactory answer about that or why faulty intelligence was used as the justification for the invasion of Iraq, the leaders never pay for their lies, though the average people pay in blood and money, while they enrich themselves. Who is our real enemy? Our leaders seem to hate us.

[@user-ml4en7wc6c]

We went to afghanistan for the trillion dollar lithium deposits for the government forced green energy initiative.

[@Matthew_Loutner]

Your real enemy is your own self who does not have the ability to think. Osama Bin Laden was in Afghanistan when the war started.

[@rachmondhoward2125]

These youth are wise, they realise they are being sacrificed for the luxury and comfort of the oligarchs and it has nothing to do with defending their country’s interests. The oligarchs are making billions from war, violence and theft and living it large in mansions and private yatchs while these youth, if they ever return, home are psychologically messed up, physically injured and will die in poverty.

[@mosesoftheblock2311]

Instead of hiring more people, the US military should just not be fighting in so many different areas of the world simutaneously. They would not need as many people.

[@RayBoomBoomRoom]

You ignorant

[@Jewel_Screaming_Chango8387]

That being done has kept the us forces battle ready and more prepared than any other nation

[@precyjey8020]

I agree

[@Carl-hg9rv]

​@@Jewel_Screaming_Chango8387Africa is getting america off the continent

[@mosesoftheblock2311]

@@Jewel_Screaming_Chango8387 but US completely failed every mission for last 20 years.

[@jerrymylove1754]

I spent two decades in the US navy. I was also a recruiter for three years. If they say we missed the mark by ten thousand. It’s probably much more than that. Also, I am surprised it wasn’t a 100k. I joined the navy because I had nothing and came from nothing. I had no opportunities but I had a strong back and big dreams and I was willing to sacrifice everything for a shot at a better life. If kids today are not that desperate. They won’t join. You need to have a very clear reason and NO other path to get there. Otherwise, you will need to force them.

[@markarca6360]

Like in Vietnam War.

[@_nimrod92]

Hes for another draft.

[@somalipiratewhosactuallyso5910]

@@markarca6360No people aren’t falling for that type of propaganda anymore especially with isreal and Ukraine who wants to die for Nazis 😭

[@perfumegoose]

This government is walking a tightrope now as more and more of the evil deeds are displayed. Another reason: many guys joined as service to their women or women to be. That is and has gone away. Time for all these feminists to step up.

[@sandrahebert938]

Would people really get desperate enough to want to get paid for killing innocent people. Honestly, I am heartbroken. Why can't people learn to get along?

[@AguyWhoIsAtoaster]

The country isn't worth fighting for anymore We don't need an entire article explaining why when you can just look outside and figure it out within minutes

[@xrfa7422]

Which country in your estimation, is worth fighting for?

[@xrfa7422]

@@comp.eng.student2055 It used to be a white, Christian country, now it's just full of strangers that don't look like each other and just believe in any random thing.

[@olushayotriumph]

Wonder why the struggle to recruit gen Z.? First ask how poorly the US treats its veterans.

[@primenumberbuster404]

​@@Rudra0141 It's a true statement. Veterans are treated badly and will suffer more soon.

[@isaac.anthony]

50,000+ homeless veterans in America, right now. If the military breaks your brain, and you end up homeless, they don't care, they treat veterans like TRASH. It's disgusting!

[@ImperativeGames]

Extremely poor.

[@annahgibbus8]

​@@mudshovel289-fu5tx Yeah They entice the young people with the perks & they dump them out after. It's been going on since WW1 & progressively gotten worse since Vietnam. The youngins are wising up to the elites manufactured wars since then. I'd rather have any able bodied military worthy at home defending our land instead of being slaughtered & sacrificed for the elites agendas.

[@ImperativeGames]

@@GregMoress Because ordinary employers don't make you to murder people (especially women and children in the weddings). It's hard. You need often need psychological help after that. And they don't force you to risk your life. It's hard to live with depleted uranium poisoning or legs blown off.

[@thealienwatcher540]

The US mistreats it's own veterans after service, that's why they don't want to join. The US has so many homeless veterans. Their medical healthcare is the poorest. They face Difficulties Transitioning From Active Duty to Civilian Life. They experience PTS and Gaps in Mental Health Support. They have problems navigating VA Bureaucracy for Access to Benefits, There's almost zero support and lack of Proper Transportation for Disabled Veterans among other issues.

[@amschelco.1434]

Yes youre right thE transitioning of active duty to civil life is the hardest part you are right.. so maybe that is why goggins didnt stop running to keep himself sane

[@F.U.B.A.H.O.R]

Yup. Wanna know where a lot of the money that should be going to veterans go ? To drug addicts. They get free healthcare, foodstamps, free detox treatment, free methadone clinic, clothing vouchers, shelter, free paraphernalia, free condoms. Well it's free for the addict but the tax payer has to fund that. And the tax payers need to be made aware of this because their isn't enough money for both. Are junkies worth more than our veterans and future heroes ? Then we have a bunch of murderers, rapists and big time drug traffickers doing life in maximum security. Do they work to maintain themselves ? Do their families and friends outside pay for their maintenance ? Or are they as well funded by tax payers ? If so there goes more millions if not billions that could go to the veterans as well as increasing active duty wages to encourage more recruits.

[@yogi8284]

@@diamondspear3328from what I am reading in these comments, there doesn’t seem to be much of anything for returning veterans. One day, the USA will need to defend its home soil, but without a trained and prepared army, it will be at the mercy of its foes.

[@Facts5Facts808]

Even if drafted, no one will go. Try and the backlash will be severe for any party

[@Casual_Goof]

As a Gen Z American, growing up I used to want to be a part of the Military. But unfortunately I’ve developed serious mental illness; even if I still wanted to join, I understand that my particular diagnosis (Schizophrenia) would not be a good mix. Heck, even if they reinstated the Draft, I wouldn’t be eligible.

[@nicholecornes1915]

I feel you!

[@oaklandtraphouse]

I smoke weed , if it wasn't a rule I'd already be enlisted

[@nicholecornes1915]

@@oaklandtraphouse get clean

[@Casual_Goof]

@@oaklandtraphouse If that’s the only thing holding you back, and you really want to enlist, go for it.

[@umwelten988]

This country is it's own enemy...

[@pearls1626]

💯

[@nithinganesh5313]

shut up bro

[@themarvelverse5658]

Absolutely correct

[@wedisegen]

That's the plot twist we didn't see coming

[@rinzo2009]

You got that right. There's no need for Beijing or Moscow or Pyongyang to waste their precious toys when Gen Z is doing the job effectively.

[@facingeast7956]

Treated my Dad with a total lack of regard and I know they contributed to his early death, by denying him due benefits and proper help. I can only pray for divine intervention for justice, because discrimination is hard to prove although it breaths and thrives here everyday.

[@keleohilebonyanaleahdithej7486]

… Sorry about your dad

[@rka-truthalwayswins5127]

Sorry about the treatment reserved for US war veterans like your dad!! No soldier who genuinely served his motherland; NOT greedy people/politicians; deserves such treatment!!

[@hate_m3]

Hey I am so sorry for your loss. Allah knows your suffering 💚

[@rka-truthalwayswins5127]

@@hate_m3 What is Allah??!!

[@nathanielbables8652]

Applaud 👏

[@lovellesokan9107]

No more wars. We need peace and solidarity. Joy to the world. Let prosperity speak.. There is no jungle out there !!!!

[@nospamallowed4890]

The college program was one of the biggest attractions for young people. It used to cover the time for a full degree (4 years). Then (I think it was during Trump's presidency) it was reduced to 3 years, which doesn't cover a full college degree. So, why would young people bother to join the armed forces?

[@commentatorxyz5514]

My American-born Gen-Z cousin who's a Navy Seal earns $30,000 per annum while his Software Engineer sibling earns $120,000 per annum.

[@ashk2102]

It's hard to find patriotic ppl

[@speedythings7396]

@@ashk2102 Patriot for the elites? Gtfo

[@dishachatterjee6084]

@@ashk2102 Cow dung people don't have any logics where what to say.

[@AMGW11]

@@speedythings7396 Patriotic enough to be Raytheon, Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin's attack dogs🐕

[@speedythings7396]

@@AMGW11 Lol.

[@CamiloM-iy7qd]

Sacrifice for an empire that doesn't take care of their veterans or the countries they invade isn't worth risking your life and mind for

[@blknprd67]

I'm a veteran and I have discouraged my children from joining.

[@richardspillers6282]

Nobody wants to fight for a country they can't afford to live in or be happy in. There's no incentive for most men here to even wake up in the morning.

[@briangarvey4384]

Smart generation, I always said you can't have a war if you don't have soldiers. Don't join the military forces. Let the politicians and CEO's fight their wars.

[@Acoto]

You cant definitely have a war without soldiers if you're the one attacked. You'll just lose very fast.

[@sahrlebbie9844]

The era of using other people's children as scape goat for the fulfilment of personal ambition is over. Let the nations of the world know that we all was to live and enjoy life. Stop the senseless wars and uphold peace.

[@phillpauley6672]

I've never understood why everyone is supposed to "support the troops because they fight for our freedom" when the troops haven't fought for freedom or justice in over a century.

[@Matthew_Loutner]

If you knew true American and world history instead of fake American and world history, you would understand.

[@denisewalker8976]

There are wars going on all the time , even though it is not broadcast..

[@judyvaughn761]

I don't blame him for not wanting to join the military let the old bastards who start the wars go fight the damn WARS or send their children

[@101519e]

Honorable soldiers are thrown into dishonorable conflicts. Soldiers protect our country. Not destroy other civilizations. Might wanna look into that.

[@thebreak786]

Politicians for so long have used the army to play games

[@anandnairkollam]

$4 billion on marketing? The level of corruption in the U.S. is unparalleled.

[@sup8447]

4 billion was for putting posters up in high schools

[@amvet_gwot1969]

Because nobody wants to die for the military industrial complex. The U.S. middle class is decimated. What are the average citizens defending? Corporate profits?

[@113o_]

As an army combat veteran, I encourage all genz to go to college, and stay away from the military.

[@ankitmahar8070]

When a soldier returns home after years of military service, and instead of being welcomed warmly, the people spit at him and call him a child murderer, the younger generation notice.

[@Mnopthgggg]

Not that the army pays 30 k while even a school teacher there earn 100 k. See the difference

[@exmilitary6536]

A soldier income is car payment phone bill? .. what about buying a house .paying mortgage.. sending his kids to school..A soldier cannot live on the Army Base after he left the service so he needs enough money other than a pocket change to pay for phone bills😅😅😅😅

[@solaris5922]

It’s kind of true though. There are many accounts of the atrocities that US soldiers inflict where they go to “help”. I refuse to be a monster in a child’s bedtime story.

[@jasonlee8156]

That was only during the Vietnam war. I'm a veteran myself and when I tell people that the common response I get is "Thank you for your service". Never had someone tell me anything negative or derogatory.

[@nicholasgutierrez9940]

@@mudshovel289-fu5tx Had that happen to me only one time. Random guy started calling my group baby killers and literally everyone around us went "wtf." He was legit crazy and we just walked away.

[@theurbanphilosopherz]

This is why youre the best news host on the planet, still. Always good topics that matter

[@garvdelhiboy2597]

But your 🇺🇸US veterans are declining 😮??

[@srami004]

Nothin' on PTSD, becoming homeless and not to mention the questionable wars. Fascinating

[@MR.GetOVERiT13]

As a combat veteran with severe combat ptsd, i wouldn't join when my country is hiring doctors that speak like this lady for my care at the VETERANS AFFAIRS. AND THESE PEOPLE HATE US!! it shows in my care.

[@HRHolm-bi6zu]

When the U.S. armed forces and their associated national security complex are tasked to defend *just about every other country in the world* , instead of actually protecting the USA, it should be no wonder few want to volunteer anymore. If I were that age again, I wouldn't.

[@jonijo1479]

I stopped watching Fox ‘No News’, CNN, etc. when I discovered your channel Palki, African Diaspora, Sky Australia etc. you tell true great news! All we get over here 🇺🇸 is fake or negative news! They are also obsessed with no.45 ! You are sooo refreshing.

[@omo8150]

Same from the Uk 🇬🇧 Helps me get a better understanding of international politics in a holistic way Doesn’t shy away from things that might be seen as bad news for the west and talks about a myriad of countries that I didn’t even think of

[@IM-NOTHIM]

@jonijo is the Wall Street Journal still good though?

[@machupikachu1085]

Sky Australia is Fox News tho...

[@jonijo1479]

@@machupikachu1085 Thx. Well if that’s the case I will no longer watch it!

[@-phoenix-4353]

Let the president and officials in office fight there own war

[@re8746]

Family friend of of ours is a recruiter for the USAF. He has missed his last three recruiting goals by ....hold on 78% on avg. Why? Todays high-school grads have no interest in joining the armed forces. The biggest factor? Its the rate of pay and there is no interest in going off to the middle east, being stationed in Europe or traveling and being away from family.

[@jthedestroytheman1404]

Good for Genz I have family members that joined and end up with physical and mental issues but good old uncle Sam refused to give them the help they need.

[@seansimms6693]

My dad joined Truman’s Desegregated Army in 1955, first time in his life he was free of Jim Crow Segregation, when getting out in 1957 he refused to return to Memphis…pops was always thankful of the Army of showing him what Equality was, he had plenty to say about various state and federal governments but when speaking of the US Army he always said they treated him well out in Oklahoma.

[@jeffmason2691]

History would say something different. I seriously doubt that the US army in 1955 was treating any African American fairly and as well as the white soldiers.

[@207KalashBoy]

The top 2 reasons are 1) we dont trust our government right now and 2) you can make more money flipping burgers at a fast food restaurant

[@jamesford1648]

As a spouse of an active duty sailor, the military does not take care of its personel. Anyone who signs up knows it’s gonna have tough days. But that gets dialed up to 11 when you’re in the down time. You get screamed at 24/7, you’re underpaid for your job, mistreated and a simple task gets turned into the worst day ever, not because it has to but because of misdirection from all levels. Then you come home and you can’t feel proud for your service. As my wife would say, “they will offer insane bonuses and do everything but treat us right”

[@briang.7206]

I guess my complaint seems trivial but in port there was little for my MOS to do except keep our spaces clean. Yet we were forced to stay until 4:00 and I learned how to look busy when I had nothing to do.

[@bijubaby8711]

youth now a days are very clever

[@ankundamwebembezi6358]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@ZeroResurrected]

You’re talking about the generation that ate tide pods for attention

[@ankundamwebembezi6358]

The very same generation that can't score maths, busy chasing clout on Internet

[@shadowslayer9988]

​​@@ankundamwebembezi6358What about the generation in 80s that had a whole lot of crack going on what a time right.

[@SurajGupta_3D]

Must Call "Emma with Two Moms" ..... she alone is enough to ask for manager in the battlefield 😂😂😂😂

[@lautheimpaler4686]

US Army: Emma with two moms Pak Army: Abdul with 3 dads

[@salguodrolyat2594]

You f**ked, then. Emma is also THE manager you call.🤣

[@nicechineseguy]

Americans finally realized it's not their country anymore.

[@horacecomegna335]

I served 24 years in the military and retired from it, but I don’t blame these kids from not wanting to give their lives for this administration.

[@Nisha_xo]

Exactly!!! I’m glad you understand there’s no point of fighting in a war since you don’t know if your gonna win or pass away from trying to win it’s just not worth own self passing away when your own self didn’t want to pass away but it happens and it’s not fair at all

[@BigJFindAWay]

Actually I consider Gen Z to be born from 2000 to 2017. You have to come to that conclusion if you’re consistent with the years of the various cohorts. So in fact the problem is among Gen Z and younger Millennials.

[@teresabarrett3266]

Totally agree Big

[@BigJFindAWay]

According to what you’re saying people generally give birth at 12 years old. That makes no sense. Can I ask you why is it that the pseudo intellectuals who thought up all this bullshit gave the Zoomers 14 years, the Millennials 16 years, the GenXers 15 years, the Boomers 19 years, the Silents 18 years and the GIs 27 years???? Because they’re talking out their asses that’s why. It’s what academics do. But if you do as I do and assign 18 years per cohort then you get a consistent 18 years for each and it all fits in very nicely. So to reiterate. The cohorts are as follows: GIs. 1910-1927 Silents. 1928-1945 Boomers. 1946-1963 GenXers. 1964-1981 Millennials. 1982-1999 Zoomers. 2000-2017 Alphas. Since 2018

[@LucasFernandez-fk8se]

@@dievictoria93gen Z is 15 years (97-2012) millenials are 15 years (81-96), gen x is 15 years (65-81) and the boomers are 18 years (46-64). Gens are larger than 12 years

[@oldskolacura9798]

​@@LucasFernandez-fk8seactually the starting year to be gen x is 1962 but you were close

[@aswinaravind566]

Happens when " a little girl raised by two moms " ..... 🤣🤣🤣🤣 , watch US recruitment ads

[@charleskennedy8548]

As a Vietnam veteran I would not serve into military . This country is not worth defending anymore .

[@indridcold8433]

After losing the war on terror, why would anybody want to join? That nation was captured and stable. Then the armed forces were ordered to retreat and return. Thus, the war on terror was lost.

[@maumeeD4]

❤ Everything is changing. I have seen so much change and I was only born in the late 80's.

[@louistan7560]

That's being smart. Why waste their lives being cannon fodder for the conflicts and wars their country creates.

[@Superbamf96]

Well not to mention all of my friends who went in had the most miserable experience of their lives & begged me not to meet with the recruiter for my own mental health. Glad I listened

[@cushhouse422]

Great video, thank you for sharing ❤❤❤

[@Libra_Strings]

What do you expect when you continuously tell young people that they are right in however they feel doing whatever they feel.

[@princechaturvedi3128]

Too much of anything is dangerous...even if it's Freedom...

[@pearls1626]

That’s right

[@laceyc412]

U can go...

[@Libra_Strings]

@@laceyc412 or I could already be a VET. Please talk what you know….

[@illuminatedperspectives2894]

WELL IF THEY ARE POOR WORKING JOBS AT WALMART AND BESTBUY THE MILITARY IS PRETTY MUCH THE ONLY WAY OUT OF THAT LIFE. OTHERWISE THEY WILL BE WORKING RETAIL AND FASTFOOD THEIR ENTIRE LIFE. SO THEY BETTER SUCK IT UP THEY MUST WANT TO BE WAGE SLAVES FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES.

[@kingstonluna2008]

The reason why our generation isn’t enlisting as much is because our parents (millennials/gen x) didn’t bring it up to us as kids or made it a big deal because they didn’t have to fight in a war either. Vietnam was 50 years ago and many were pissed at those who fought in it. Ever since then, people have been against it, even before GEN Z. The way vets are treated is sickening. My teacher is a war vet and is suffering from cancer and has to pay for health care. Another reason why no one is enlisting is because of nuclear weapons. We are so advanced if a new world war happens, it will be fought with nuclear missiles. We don’t need a huge military anymore. There is also several guns for every american, making in invasion of this country very difficult.

[@ElonHusky]

Fighting with a nuke in war ? Dumb as usual American Gen Z, Kid you need to learn geopolitics, Every other country has a nuke, No one is going to use nuke in this century moreover for USA is the one who inavdes other countries for oil and weapon industry boost

[@Staurcomb]

The fact that America has many gun owners is actually a disadvantage for the US… instead of sending troops to capture cities they will simply commit war crimes and flatten every American city in their path with artillery. They will not view American citizens as innocent civilians but as potential enemies of war

[@gezrod]

You forgot about the gulf wars... and we're experiencing an invasion at this very moment.

[@robbiewallace2754]

Veterans Administration Healthcare is free to every Veteran that has served. It's great here in my state...

[@famousmortimer7933]

Your just a pus no cap fr fr on god

[@mugekuge]

I joined back in 2003. First deployment sucks, work load was insane… supervisor was shot in the face and that was not fun as far as mental goes…. Then the police department, hell I would sign up again.

[@anabelled4459]

The army has been the best/worst time of my life. Id do it again, but I could never do it for 20 years.

[@evanielsen9438]

The problem isn't genz the problem is the US Government and the self serving leaders.

[@lvdeluxe1]

The shortfall is massive considering retirees that aren't being replaced. In a decade provided all remains constant that'll be a shortfall of 300k plus retirees which ultimately leaves them with more or less half the size of today's military force. Disastrous when you have the world's loudest mouth and the most enemies.

[@perfumegoose]

Never heard it put that way, but it is the truth. world's loudest mouth and entitled politicians

[@mohdzaidchoudhary2521]

​@@perfumegoosethe elites and politicians made their money. They can leave the country for the next. While average American have to take the hate they've created for the sake of filling elites/politicians pockets

[@charmaine8512]

A lot of despicable things happen in the US Defence _ crime. Watched so many programs and thought they are worse than the prison run system.

[@mothermovementa]

Someone born in 1998 has nothing in common with someone born 2010

[@S41GON]

Imagine not wanting to die for the woke corporate elite class, the uniparty and the military-industrial complex when you need a 130k yearly income to afford the average home, truly baffling.

[@Civil-conversation-is-possible]

“Woke” “Corporate” seem like opposites. Corporate elites don’t care about societal issues they care about profits only. Woke means aware of social issues. Corporate elites may be aware but they really don’t care.

[@ginebra86]

It will bring peace to our Future, mandatory for all Politicians Join the military, let them think of peace not War.

[@isasaleh1508]

It's actually a good development. Hopefully when they take over political leadership of the country they won't feel threatened by a much smaller less developed country far away in another continent.

[@betweenyellowan_dred]

Genz is also the fourth generation consecutive on junk food. Longitudinal animal studies are panning out. In Addition to reasons you mentioned. As a sixty year old i think i might need to be drafted. I also think to help genz get better i need to step up and work till ninety. I failed to convince enough people to eat better.

[@karenbelanger8621]

They don't realize that there used to be a draft ..there will be again if no one does it willingly..

[@akash_adsule]

Being a GenZ, i am totally with Younger generation of US. Just dying for nation is not patriachy.

[@drujackson-xc3ur]

have you seen how the government treats its vets?? i wouldn’t join either 💯

[@lpg12338]

Good reporting! 👍

[@rikitourangi815]

“Lack of patriotism”younger people are not falling for that shit anymore and see what really happens with veterans and refuse to fight for political power

[@KING-nx1wo]

well if you use soldiers as commodities then this'll happen

[@Woke-Knight]

After watching the latest US army Ad i am surprised anyone is still joining... in 2000's the ads were motivational...

[@Baldwin10000]

American Gay Army is finally making Global headlines

[@User-jr7vf]

But they are trying to motivate the current generation. If they need to target the lgbt community, then they need to make those kind of ads like Emma and her two moms.

[@lautheimpaler4686]

​@@User-jr7vfthe lgbtq community won't join the military. And they're a small set of people to begin with

[@fromthesouthofafrica6815]

​@User-jr7vf The current generation cringes at that pandering. Add to the fact not everyone supports Emily and her two mom's and you have a significant portion of the religious population refusing to serve.

[@lilacghoste8366]

Its not about the ads

[@spectrenovatactical]

Im millennia, I tried joining us army. They disqualified me and im Athletic

[@miketemple7686]

The majority of the comments here appear to originate from individuals outside the United States, yet they frequently employ terminology popularized by U.S. media. It raises the question about the extensive global focus on U.S. affairs. This preoccupation might stem from the recognition of the U.S.'s substantial military capabilities and technological advancements. In times of conflict, it is certain that the countries represented in this discussion would either rely on U.S. military support and technology or seek its intervention for assistance.

[@GrumpyTinashe]

Thank you Gen Z for choosing not to be killers

[@hamish1309]

They don't want to be homeless and legless so someone else can get rich, go figure.

[@talaverajr391]

Because unlike our forefathers, we are able to see past the propaganda. Truth is, most wars are preventable. Also most modern wars are not for self defense purposes, but for profit.

[@truth8117]

I knew she was a professional Anchorwoman by seeing her cover other articles & now even more by her patience with whoever is writing on the Teleprompter. She’s pacing herself to the slooowwww speed of whoever is controlling it. Kudos to her!

[@amitchirania5710]

If you are busy in wokism then this is what happens...

[@wiseass2149]

Are you in the army?

[@sailorsg4444]

Totally agree 😂

[@lilacghoste8366]

Tell that to china and India because they are having same issue

[@mooooooooooomooooooooooomo6829]

Its the woke army 😂😂🎉🌈🏳️‍🌈

[@appalachianflute2222]

Im 31 now i tried joining from the time i was 18 to 25 each time i went to the recruiter some new rules were put in place which made it impossible for the military to take me when i am a willing warrior. The us military went soft after they got rid of polishing jungle boots every day. I still polish my od jungles everyday, wore combat boots since i was 12

[@Finn-Germe81]

I think its great. Hope everyone catches on. It wouldn't be a bad thing if leaders had to fight their own battles 😅 bring on world peace

[@sterjexiii2416]

GenZ has brains, that’s why.

[@keleohilebonyanaleahdithej7486]

True…

[@TheGoldenPlatoon757]

Brains, individuality, rebelliousness. Something the previous generations clearly lacked and why they're so upset and sensitive towards future generations. Pussies, lol.

[@BBme]

Of course, its repeat of Vietnam war nightmares, they even force under ages to fight for US. Many soldiers came back became paralysed and insane mad men.

[@i.d.6492]

Into days day and age there aren't any wars US fighting which is a good thing. Why I believe you should still join at least for one contract, is to help yourself or your kids wity education and benefits in the future. I was infantry weapons squad for 3 years, never deployed, but when I got out I went to college without worrying of taking loans or anything like that. Definitely was worth it.