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Can the U.
S. military attract tall tech-oriented millennials with the same tactics used by Silicon Valley recruiters?The Pentagon is introducing a unusual pilot program aimed at fertility-conscious servicemembers. Under the unusual plan,Uncle Sam will pay active-duty troops to freeze their sperm and eggs. The hasten is designed to entice young recruits and increase retention rates, especially among women in uniform.
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter says the $157 million policy will bring flexibility and peace of intellect to military members. But the plan also raises some potential legal and ethical issues.
Click on the audio player above to hear Michael Schmidt, or a reporter for our partner The unusual York Times,explain the details and potential implications of this pilot program.
Source: wnyc.org