Obama’s mark on the military; A deeply unpopular commander in chief is forcing profound change inside the ranks.

 

Military Times   "In his first term, President Obama oversaw repeal of the controversial "don't ask, don't tell" policy.
"Then he broke with one of the military's most deeply rooted traditions and vowed to lift the ban on women serving in combat. . .

"Obama is an unpopular president in the eyes of the men and women in uniform. Yet his two-term administration is etching a deep imprint on the culture inside the armed forces. As commander in chief, he will leave behind a legacy that will shape the Pentagon's personnel policies and the social customs of rank-and-file troops for decades to come.

 

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"But to his critics, his moves amount to heavy-handed social engineering that erode deep-seated traditions and potentially undermine good order and discipline.
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Our view: America’s military deserves better
"Morale in the military is swiftly sinking, with the troops losing both their sense of mission and their faith that their superiors, political leaders — and the nation — still have their best interests at heart.

"Those are among the key conclusions of our special report on America's military, "A force adrift: How the nation is failing its troops and veterans." This series was built upon an exclusive survey of almost 2,300 active-duty troops. Included are firsthand accounts from soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines on how they're coping with a relentless operational tempo, deep cuts in end strength, a growing workload and shrinking compensation." ...

 

Michael Yon