What's happened
The US Navy is enlisting individuals without high school diplomas or GEDs as it struggles to meet recruitment goals.
Why it matters
This decision is significant as it marks a departure from the usual recruitment standards and reflects the challenges the military faces in attracting qualified recruits.
What the papers say
The NY Post and AP News provide similar coverage of the US Navy's decision to lower recruitment standards, while The Independent offers a nearly identical report.
How we got here
The US Navy's decision to lower recruitment standards follows a move in December 2022 to bring in a larger number of recruits who score very low on the Armed Services Qualification Test.
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