![]() But a lot of what we're doing today is working with our allies and partners all around the world to build up the capacity of their militaries. I think a lot of young people may think that if they join the Army, you know, they're immediately going to be sent to some foreign country and immediately be sent into combat. RASCOE: The post-9/11 wars - do you feel like that has deterred some young people from wanting to join? So the vast majority of young people who join - their chances of actually being injured or killed are very small. But I think it's also important to remind people, you know, that we are not in a period like we've been in in the last 20 years where we have tens of thousands of soldiers deployed and actively fighting in Iraq, in Afghanistan. They will have the absolute best medical care available if they are injured. They will have the absolute best equipment possible with which to fight. But what we focus on is, you know, guaranteeing our soldiers that they will get the absolute best training possible. That absolutely is a reality, and there's no way to get around that. RASCOE: How do you get past that fear that people have, which is a reality of going into the military? They think somehow, the Army will put their life on hold. ![]() WORMUTH: When we ask kids about, you know, what are the barriers to thinking about joining the Army? - they tell us, fear of death or injury, fear of leaving friends and family, leaving home. ![]() ![]() RASCOE: What are these young people and school leaders telling you when you meet with them? Secretary Wormuth, thank you so much for being here.ĬHRISTINE WORMUTH: It's great to be with you. ![]() Army Secretary Christine Wormuth called it a, quote, "serious situation." This year, she's been meeting with students, school leaders and recruiters. It missed its recruitment target last year by about 15,000 people, and U.S. The Army is struggling to convince people to join the service. ![]()
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