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The conclusion answers two main questions: Can the military survive if civilians do not support it both in attitude and deeds? Has a civilian-military fusion turned up in the years since 9/11? We discuss the implications of the findings for future research. Research informs us about Millenial service participation in American society. Who shoulders the burdens of service including service in the military? Can we bring into service people who do not traditionally participate or engage in civic activities? If the answer is no, the future of the armed forces will continue to lack diversity on many levels. The findings detailed in this book point to a civilian-military fusion of sorts and that the average American civilian leader of the future is probably comfortable with a some civilian-military fissures.
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© 2014 Morten G. Ender, David E. Rohall and Michael D. Matthews
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Ender, M.G., Rohall, D.E., Matthews, M.D. (2014). Conclusion. In: The Millennial Generation and National Defense: Attitudes of Future Military and Civilian Leaders. Palgrave Pivot, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137392329_7
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