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Jeff Koterba's latest cartoon: Uncle Sam wants YOU ... to get in better shape
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This is sadly a feature of the volunteer army..
When 18 yr olds were drafted,(in a pre-electronic toy time), most were physically fit....
These days, not so much..and since military benefits lure more to stay in longer and longer, there are more medical issues for every year.