Military personnel shortage will get worse before it gets better, top soldier says
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The country's top military commander said Thursday that the Canadian Armed Forces' (CAF) problems with recruiting and retaining soldiers, sailors and air crew are going are get worse before they get better.
The country's top military commander said Thursday that the Canadian Armed Forces' (CAF) problems with recruiting and retaining soldiers, sailors and air crew are going are get worse before they get better.
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The US Military faces major recruitment challenges
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Three in 10 soldiers are unfit to fight in a conflict amid growing
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As Russia makes gains, Ukraine needs more soldiers. But expanding
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German plan to expand armed forces 'not achievable', says top official
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CBC Lite Military personnel shortage will get worse before it gets better, top soldier says
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Military's chief issues stop non-essential work order to focus on
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What exactly are US special forces doing in Israel?
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National Guard struggles as troops leave at faster pace
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ON TARGET: The Canadian Armed Forces are in Even Worse
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US estimates Ukraine military shortages could grow catastrophic by