Austin administers military oath of office to new recruits as US military faces continued recruiting crisis
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Amid a recruitment crisis, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin paid a personal visit on Wednesday to 85 new recruits, administering the military oath of office.
Secretary Austin shook each recruit's hand, sharing words with each one of them. Liz Friden is a Pentagon producer based in Washington, D.C.
Secretary Austin's visit comes as the U.S. military continues to face a recruiting crisis, resulting from the robust job market, the end of wars overseas and high rates of PTSD. Recruiters did not have access to college campuses or high schools during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021, losing crucial face to face time with potential recruits.
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