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Send us a text Aaron tackles some of the biggest controversies in today’s military culture—from the impact of political agendas and DEI initiatives to the reality of recruiting issues and the push for higher combat pay. He doesn’t hold back on the uncomfortable truths about standards slipping, how certain policies are affecting the morale and readiness of troops, and why the military needs to refocus on what really matters: warfighting. With straight talk on everything from the absurdity of over-politicization to the challenges of maintaining discipline and integrity in an ever-changing military, this episode is as real as it gets. If you’re tired of hearing the same old talking points and want to know what’s actually going on in the ranks, this is the episode for you. Aaron lays it out, challenging the status quo and demanding accountability at every level. Subscribe, share, and check out OnesReady.com for no-BS gear, insights, and tools to keep you mission-ready! Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 02:55 Members Only Content and Community Engagement 05:48 Military Pay and Recruitment Challenges 11:58 Disqualifying Conditions for Military Service 18:04 Recruitment Strategies and Future Changes 28:41 The Reality of Selection and Personal Responsibility 39:24 Critique of DEI Initiatives in the Military 55:37 Cultural Impact on Military Recruitment 56:33 The Evolution of Military Culture and DEI Initiatives 01:00:49 Recruitment Challenges in a Changing Military Landscape 01:04:01 Personal Beliefs and Public Perception 01:10:41 The Role of Experts and Academia in Military Discourse 01:12:06 Diversity of Thought in the Military Community Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY ...