Part 6/9:
Expert Insights and Findings
The latest edition of Strategica incorporates research by Owen West, a combat veteran with a significant background in military strategies, and his colleague, Kevin Walston. Their study indicates a troubling correlation between the Pentagon’s diversity and equity practices and the declining numbers in recruitment. The nuanced findings respect the longstanding tradition of military service as a familial commitment—often spanning generations—and highlights the potential backlash that exists when these values feel compromised.