{"id":2129316,"date":"2023-12-19T18:04:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T23:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-military-is-collapsing-under-the-weight-of-its-own-wokeness\/"},"modified":"2023-12-19T18:07:40","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T23:07:40","slug":"the-military-is-collapsing-under-the-weight-of-its-own-wokeness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-military-is-collapsing-under-the-weight-of-its-own-wokeness\/","title":{"rendered":"The military is crumbling due to excessive wokeness"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fthe-military-is-collapsing-under-the-weight-of-its-own-wokeness%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2129316&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Major General \u200cCalls\u2063 for\u200d Diversity in Air Force Recruitment<\/h2>\n<p>In October \u200b2020, Major General Ed \u2062Thomas, the commander of the Air Force Recruiting Service, wrote an op-ed \u200bfor Yahoo \u2064News titled &#8220;86% of Air Force pilots \u2062are \u200cwhite men. Here\u2019s why this needs \u200dto change.&#8221;\u200d In \u200chis article, Thomas emphasized the importance of diversifying the Air Force&#8217;s pilot recruits, stating that it \u2062was crucial for\u2064 keeping\u2063 up with global competitors like Russia and China.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of \u2064focusing \u200csolely on competence\u2063 and loyalty, \u2064Thomas argued that the Air Force should prioritize the \u2062skin\u200d color of its recruits. He \u200bbelieved that hiring \u2063more black\u200b and brown individuals would inspire a wider range \u2063of demographics to consider a career\u200c in the Air Force. Thomas\u2064 stated, &#8220;Our goal is to get in front\u200c of\u2064 every\u2064 demographic group in \u200cAmerica and show them someone who wears a flight suit every\u2062 day they can look up to and say, &#8216;That could be me.'&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>However, three years \u200bafter implementing this diversity-focused recruitment strategy, the Air\u200d Force fell short of \u2062its recruitment goal for \u2064the first time\u2064 in 24 years.\u2063 General Christopher Amrhein, Thomas&#8217; successor, testified before the Senate Armed Services\u200c Committee, revealing that the Army and Navy also\u200b struggled to meet their recruitment projections. Amrhein expressed\u2062 concern over the declining interest in military service among young people.<\/p>\n<p>The military&#8217;s recruitment crisis\u200d is further exacerbated by \u200cthe quality of recruits who do enlist. Recent reports have \u2063highlighted soldiers using TikTok \u2064to complain\u2063 about poor conditions and inadequate pay. \u2064These recruits,\u200c primarily from younger \u200dgenerations, demonstrate a lack of pride\u2064 in their country and \u200da \u200bsense of entitlement.<\/p>\n<h3>The \u2064Transformation of the U.S. Military<\/h3>\n<p>These issues reflect a larger problem within the military&#8217;s leadership and \u2062culture. Instances such as soldiers taking sexually explicit photos in uniform and high-ranking\u200b commanders threatening \u200cindividuals for expressing differing views on social media \u2062demonstrate a \u200bshift from \u2063a fighting force\u200c to \u2064a political tool.<\/p>\n<p>The military&#8217;s recruitment strategy has\u200d also changed dramatically. \u200cInstead of seeking motivated individuals driven by patriotism and\u2063 a willingness to defend their country, the focus has shifted to promoting a \u200bdiverse and inclusive \u200dimage. Recruitment ads now resemble corporate HR \u200bseminars \u2062rather than emphasizing the skills and competence of potential \u2064recruits.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the military&#8217;s involvement \u200cin events like &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wisconsin-residents-discover-sexually-graphic-books-in-childrens-libraries\/\" title=\"Wisconsin residents find explicit books in kids' libraries.\">drag queen story\u200c hour<\/a>&#8221; \u2064showcases a departure from traditional values and\u200d a\u200d prioritization of political correctness over\u2062 military readiness.<\/p>\n<p>To\u2064 address the recruitment crisis,\u200c the military\u200c must acknowledge its mistakes, \u2064reinstate \u2062discharged \u200dsoldiers who \u2062refused the COVID vaccine, and prioritize merit\u200d and character\u200c in recruitment. It\u200c should also appeal to men specifically, using language that\u200c evokes higher ideals\u200d like\u2064 patriotism, courage, and loyalty.<\/p>\n<p>However, under the current administration, these changes \u200dare unlikely to occur. The Biden administration&#8217;s lack of belief in \u200bthe country&#8217;s\u200d values and its focus on political agendas have contributed to the crisis the military now faces. \u2063It\u200d is a crisis of their own making.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the implications of emphasizing race or skin color in recruitment\u2063 on the overall morale and cohesion within the Air Force<\/h2>\n<p><span>  He declining numbers and acknowledged the need to reassess the recruitment strategies \u200din place.<\/p>\n<p>While the\u2063 intentions behind Major \u200dGeneral Thomas&#8217; push for diversity in Air Force recruitment may have been noble,\u2062 it is important \u200cto examine the effectiveness of such\u2063 an \u2062approach. It is undeniable that diversity within any organization brings \u200bwith it a \u200crange of perspectives, ideas, and skills that can enhance overall performance and\u2063 innovation. However, focusing solely on the race or skin color\u2062 of potential recruits may not be the\u200d most effective way to achieve this goal.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, the Air\u2062 Force should strive for a diverse pool of candidates based on a combination of qualifications, skills, and potential. A focus on competency and merit ensures that the most capable individuals \u200dare selected for their respective roles, \u2062regardless of their background. By\u2064 emphasizing the importance of skills, qualifications, \u2062and commitment, the \u2064Air Force can attract a wider range of talented individuals from all demographics.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, it is crucial to consider the implications that prioritizing skin color may have on the overall morale and cohesion within the Air\u2062 Force. If emphasis is placed on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gaetz-demands-air-force-take-action-to-halt-dei-strategic-plan\/\" title=\"Gaetz urges Air Force to stop DEI strategic plan.\">recruiting individuals based<\/a> on their \u2063race rather than their ability to perform the tasks required, it may lead to resentment and division among the ranks. To maintain a strong and effective force, the Air Force must prioritize merit and equal opportunity for all.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note that diversity \u2062should not only be limited to race or skin color but should encompass a \u200cvariety of factors, including gender, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/is-america-doomed-alarming-polls-of-pro-socialism-pro-violence-gen-z-say-so\/\" title=\"Is America Doomed? Alarming Polls of Pro-Socialism, Pro-Violence Gen Z Say So\">socio-economic background<\/a>, and \u2064geographic origin. By focusing on creating a diverse and inclusive environment \u200bthat \u200cvalues different perspectives, the Air Force can foster an atmosphere of collaboration and innovation that better prepares them to face the challenges of the modern world.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, while the call for\u2064 diversity in Air Force recruitment is\u200d well-intentioned,\u200b it is essential to prioritize merit, qualifications, and skills when selecting\u2064 candidates. By considering a diverse range of \u200dfactors and focusing on creating an inclusive environment, the Air Force can attract the most capable individuals from all backgrounds. This approach will \u200bnot only strengthen the force but also ensure the fair and equal opportunity for all who wish to serve their\u200b country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In October 2020, Major General Ed Thomas, then commander of Air Force Recruiting Service, penned a Yahoo News op-ed titled &#8220;Air Force pilots: 86% white men. Time for change.&#8221; In 800 words, he detailed his strategy for addressing this disparity<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":305,"featured_media":2129317,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2129316","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2129316","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/305"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2129316"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2129316\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2129317"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2129316"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2129316"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2129316"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}