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Jim Banks: “The Marine Corps held steady [in recruitment].”

Featuring: Jim Banks, Republican | U.S. Senate, Indiana

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Senator Jim Banks Discusses Military Recruitment Success Under Trump Administration with Secretary John Phelan

Published | Video Starts at 03:57

I mean, the army, the Air Force, the Navy all fell way short of recruitment. The worst recruitment cris since an all volunteer force. But The Marine Corps held steady [in recruitment]. I think it's because you all were selling something that was unique, what young men and women were looking forward to being a part of. (03:57–03:59)

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