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Study shows changing values for young, enlisted service members
The Army had to reassess its recruiting goals this year after realizing it would not be able to recruit 80,000 soldiers.
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The Army had to reassess its recruiting goals this year after realizing it would not be able to recruit 80,000 soldiers. A new study from the RAND Corporation shows changes in what young, junior enlisted personnel value in the service, and may have some insights for recruiting and retention. Family concerns, injuries and promotions are all factors on their minds. Federal News Radio’s Scott Maucione spoke with Todd Helmus, a senior behavioral scientist at the RAND Corporation about the study on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.
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