Fewer Americans are willing to serve. Presenting honest examples of what a life in the Air Force offers — why it’s rewarding and attractive — would help.
There's a lack of hard information on why propensity to serve is falling, and whether there's an ideological shift in attitude toward military service.
We choose a path that isn’t always easy, which is why I have a deep appreciation for all of our more than 19 million veterans and their families, who serve alongside them.
By Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass