Fort Hood Faces Struggles With Volunteer Army and Diversity
The article outlines recruitment shortfalls in the Army and Air Force, shortages in key skills at Fort Hood, and a high dropout rate among volunteers. It notes that about 30 percent of enlisted personnel fail to complete their first three years, with significant black representation and rising female roles raising deployment concerns.
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