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Podcast: A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast
Episode: WHAT DO WE EXPECT OF OUR YOUTH?
Description: Young people are capable of extraordinary things as long as they are given the opportunity by the adults in their lives
An all-volunteer force depends on the willingness, capabilities, and capacities of a nation's youth to serve. While much has been made of the paucity of youths who meet the physical and moral qualifications to serve in the military, there are also open questions about the desire of upcoming generations to serve. But what builds that desire, and what roles should older generations play? The film High School 911 tells the story of an emergency medical service in Darien, Connecticut staffed an...