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US military recruitment proposal suggests debt relief for Iran conflict
AJ Jaff has proposed a debt-forgiveness enlistment program to address potential military recruitment shortages for a possible ground campaign in Iran. The proposal suggests that a federally administered program could discharge student loans, credit card balances, and other non-mortgage debts after 24 or 36 months of service.
Estimates for a successful ground campaign against Iran’s provincial commands range from 750,000 to 1.5 million American troops. This significantly exceeds the current active US Army strength, which stands at approximately 452,000. The proposal targets the 18-to-34-year-old demographic, noting that this cohort carries an average of more than $40,000 in non-mortgage debt, with some estimates reaching $100,000.
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AJ Jaff · Iran · Jerusalem Post · Pentagon · United States Army
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Americans aged 18 to 34 carry an average of more than $40,000 in non-mortgage debt. americanbuddhist.net · www.caitlinjohnst.one · caitlinjohnstone.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] A proposed debt-forgiveness enlistment program would discharge student loans and credit card balances after 24 or 36 months of service. americanbuddhist.net · www.caitlinjohnst.one · caitlinjohnstone.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] A successful ground campaign against Iran could require between 750,000 and 1.5 million American troops. americanbuddhist.net · www.caitlinjohnst.one · caitlinjohnstone.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] The current active US Army consists of approximately 452,000 troops. americanbuddhist.net · www.caitlinjohnst.one · caitlinjohnstone.com.au