Testimony

June 2023

Beth J. Asch presenting before the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation on May 11, 2023.

Still from U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation hearing

Addressing the Recruiting Crisis in the Armed Services

The U.S. military services struggled to meet their recruiting goals in fiscal year 2022, and the Army, Air Force, and Navy are on track for another tough year. If this problem persists, it could hurt operational effectiveness. RAND Economist Beth Asch outlines options to address the recruiting crisis in the short and long term, including for the U.S. Coast Guard. Watch the video overview or read the full testimony to learn more.

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Beth J. Asch
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