Washington Post | Mark T. Esper: Opinion | The all-volunteer force is dying. Here’s how to save it. (9/21/2023)↗

"Most solutions will take years to bear fruit. But if we are to deter war, be victorious if it comes and safeguard our democracy, we will need to maintain a sizable high-quality force of volunteers. That means today’s leaders must act now to entice the next great generation of Americans to serve."