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The world is more dangerous now than it has been in decades. As the Russia-Ukraine war approaches its third year, extensive conflict between Israel and Hamas continues to destabilize the Middle East, while China remains an unpredictable force farther east.

But there are challenges closer to home that Americans may not realize affect our national security as well. Chief among them is the issue of low military recruitment and retention, which severely threatens our ability to protect our nation’s interests at home and abroad.

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