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U.S. Military Considers Lowering Recruitment Age

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) - Would lowering the age of recruitment fix the military's recruitment concerns?

The U.S. Army and Navy are considering lowering the enlistment age from 17 to 16.

This is a move that has already been made by countries like the U.K.

Critics of the move say it presents societal problems, while supporters argue the Pentagon needs to think outside the box.

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