Weigh in on child care, employment opportunities, the relocation experience and more. The Marine Corps already has deactivated some Harrier and Hornet squadrons as part of the transition to the F-35B and F-35C. Service officials said one of their biggest obstacles is explaining the basics of military service to teenagers who rarely interact with veterans. “Good writing, good thinking, doesn’t really have a rank.” At the same time, one-third of respondents said they would discourage military service. Obesity is often cited as one of the significant challenges to military recruiting. The retired Marine Corps general expressed disgust over comments made by his former boss. The Senate added a slimmed-down version of this proposal to its NDAA, and the Air Force is talking to the House to ensure it stays in the final version. The effort is part of a national campaign set for November to help increase awareness of veterans mental health struggles. Linnington served in the Army for 35 years before joining the national veterans non-profit. Load More