Tag: Sergeant Hard Times
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Once Again, the US Military Wants Your Kids
Jonah Walters / Jacobin Magazine - Military recruiters understand that widespread joblessness is good for enlistment. They celebrate the arrival of “Sergeant Hard Times,” recognizing that misery is the best motivator. The corona virus crisis has been a double-edged sword for military recruitment in the United States. On the one hand, the tightening of the labor market contributed to higher rates ...