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Army dream ended by childhood eye surgery

Published Monday, September 21, 2026 · Updated September 22

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  • More than 114,000 applications to the Army were rejected on medical grounds in the past five years.

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    The article emphasizes the personal impact of strict military medical recruitment policies on individuals like Lewis Jackson and Ben Smith, questioning whether the rules are too stringent and lead to a loss of talent for the armed forces.

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