Do you remember when the testosterone-driven Top Gun was the ultimate recruitment tool for the US Navy? Its easy to see whythe movie was packed with adrenaline, rugged men, beautiful women, and plenty of whats now termed toxic masculinity. Contrast that with todays military, which has totally shifted focus. Instead of seeking out traditionally masculine men, their recruitment now heavily includes the LGBTQ community and men who wear pantyhose. This change might be why their recruitment numbers are in the toilet.
The United States militarys newest recruitment tactic is taking a really bizarre turn. Gone are the days of scouting for robust young men at gyms or high school football practices. Now, theyre adopting a different strategy: dressing up as anime characters and visiting conventions across the nation.