Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff
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Fitness, Lies, and National Security: General Hertling on America’s Recruiting Crisis
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March 24, 2026
March 24, 2026
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0:54Now PlayingRetired General Mark Hertling explains why America’s declining fitness is now a national security threat, how the Army is scrambling to get young people into shape before basic training, and why women are increasingly carrying the load as disinformation about recruiting masks the real crisis in readiness and resilience. #nationalsecurity
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