By the Numbers: 13 May 2024
32%
The percentage of active duty "family respondents" to the 2023 Blue Star Families Military Lifestyle Survey who "were likely to recommend military service". This represents a significant drop from 2016 survey results, in which 55% of respondents indicated they would recommend military service.
Key issues raised by respondents:
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32%
The percentage of active duty "family respondents" to the 2023 Blue Star Families Military Lifestyle Survey who "were likely to recommend military service". This represents a significant drop from 2016 survey results, in which 55% of respondents indicated they would recommend military service.
Key issues raised by respondents: