COVID, Extremists, and Readiness: How Is the U.S. Military?

It’s a weird time for the US military.


Endless small-scale wars.


Veterans joining the riots at the capital.


Right-wing extremism in the ranks.


Tens of thousands of troops refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.


So, time for a status check. To help us understand what’s going on, we have Meghann Myers who is the Pentagon Bureau Chief for Military Times.


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