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| Gamers over grenaders: Congress mulls fitness waivers for military recruits with ‘in demand’ skills |
| 2018-03-05 |
[RT] The dwindling numbers of eligible recruits applying to the US military may force Congress to increase the number of fitness waivers. The move is ostensibly aimed at encouraging more high-skilled recruits to apply.
“Should we make it easier for someone who has, for example, expertise in computers to serve in the military even though they can’t meet all the physical requirements?” House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) said Wednesday, as cited by Military News. “Maybe there needs to be limited exceptions for these high demand areas. All of these are good discussions to have.” |
| Posted by:Skidmore |