On the recordMay 10, 2023
The Coast Guard is facing a recruiting deficit of over 4,800 Active Duty personnel. Every sector of the economy is facing recruiting challenges, and the military is no different.
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congress.govSalud Ortiz Carbajal: “The Coast Guard is facing a recruiting deficit of over 4,800 Active Duty personnel. Every sector of the economy is…”
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Carbajal highlights the Coast Guard's significant recruiting challenges amid broader economic labor shortages.
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