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mountain grammy

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3. You'd think so but numbers are way up.

Reply to Skittles (Reply #1)

Sat Mar 14, 2026, 11:30 PM

Mar 14

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A cousin who is a veteran got a letter from the Army [View all] Ilsa Mar 14 OP

for sure recruiting has likely nosedived Skittles Mar 14 #1

You'd think so but numbers are way up. mountain grammy Mar 14 #3

When the economy sucks, recruitment goes up...nt Wounded Bear Mar 14 #4

When the economy sucks, recruitment goes up...nt Wounded Bear Mar 14 #5

2025 was the strongest in 15 years... Melon Mar 15 #14

OK MAGA. 617Blue Mar 18 #38

That's odd JustAnotherGen Mar 14 #2

Some people find it difficult to enlist Norrrm Mar 14 #6

I'll re-enlist in the Coast Guard once it's rid of DHS. usonian Mar 15 #7

The Coast Guard is an amazing branch of the military. Dunc Mar 15 #17

When stationed at Langley AFB in Virginia displacedvermoter Mar 15 #29

Absolutely. Dunc Mar 15 #30

Their ships, equipment and training were displacedvermoter Mar 15 #33

Cape May in December is to remember (NOT!) usonian Mar 15 #36

Agree, get the ICE guys on the ship. Sequoia Mar 15 #37

I'll let you know if my spouse or I get one. haele Mar 15 #8

Do you know if he is retired military? Dan Mar 15 #9

Cousin is not retired military. He is a vet with disability. nt Ilsa Mar 15 #23

He really wants to turn us into Russia. Buddyzbuddy Mar 15 #10

It's working so far. rubbersole Mar 15 #11

...? SSJVegeta Mar 15 #12

Good grief jfz9580m Mar 15 #13

There is a scam going around Tesha Mar 15 #15

The letter is probably asking him to voluntarily to return LogDog75 Mar 15 #16

Thank you, that explains alot. nt Ilsa Mar 15 #24

My nephew completed 4 years in the Air Force. wnylib Mar 15 #35

Desperate they aren't telling truth Blue Full Moon Mar 15 #18

They can call back Retired Officers and NCO's. Jacson6 Mar 15 #19

This has been going on since 2024 Kaleva Mar 15 #20

"You're gonna love Tehran!" Kid Berwyn Mar 15 #21

Trolling for cannon fodder. The Orange King must have big plans. Vinca Mar 15 #22

My late husband was Retired Military. ProudMNDemocrat Mar 15 #25

They could send all the ICE Cowards. They already have the outfits and weapons. travelingthrulife Mar 15 #26

I'll see if I get one. underpants Mar 15 #27

That's what Russia is doing as well as recruiting criminals from prison.............. Lovie777 Mar 15 #28

Well, if the U.S. begins tapping into the criminal population to serve in the military True Dough Mar 15 #32

Have not heard this from any of my fellow veterans. Trump's DOD knows better than to waste a stamp on me. surfered Mar 15 #31

That sounds odd Woodwizard Mar 15 #34