Since far fewer people are recruited to serve in a voluntary military, the connection between America and its military is increasingly tenuous and less personal. (John M. McHugh)

Since far fewer people are recruited to serve in a voluntary military, the connection between America and its military is increasingly tenuous and less personal.

John M. McHugh

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