6 facts about the U.S. military and its changing demographics
The demographic makeup of the country’s active-duty force has changed over time, and those changes tend to reflect trends in the broader society.
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The demographic makeup of the country’s active-duty force has changed over time, and those changes tend to reflect trends in the broader society.
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