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Historic retention rates credited by Army, Air Force generals with helping them meet end-strengths

from Army Times

Historic retention rates credited by Army, Air Force generals with helping them meet end-strengths Army Times Although the coronavirus pandemic has lowered basic training graduation rates this year, Army and Air Force leaders aren't expecting shortfalls in their respective end-strength numbers as a result, officials of the two services said recently. They credited the expected success to historically high retention rates. Though both services had to significantly cut back on the number of trainees attending basic training — making room for increased social distancing and screening measures — the large decrease was short-lived, according to generals from the Army and Air Force who spoke with reporters at the Pentagon. READ MORE

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