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The article you linked cites competitive pay as reason to join… It cites a variety of reasons why they are having issues, but pay isn’t one of them.

• toomuchtodo 2y ago
  > The causes of the recruiting challenges "are complex and multifaceted," Vazirani said. They include: > A strong economy, which has resulted in many more options for young people. Additional citation: https://www.aei.org/research-products/report/mcdonalds-or-the-army-a-california-case-study/ https://www.aei.org/research-products/report/mcdonalds-or-th... > McDonald’s or the Army? A California Case Study > On measures that often matter most to military recruits, such as cash compensation, the military is falling behind civilian wages. > The need for a large increase in junior enlisted wages becomes apparent when one considers two issues: the looming demographic cliff for America’s youth and competition from the labor market. According to the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources, it is projected that between 2025 and 2029, the US will see its population of 18-year-olds drop from 9.4 million to roughly 8 million, a 15 percent decrease.