Lowering the standards is unacceptable. The integrity of the guard does not need to be comprised by allowing people who cannot complete highschool or get their GED, or pass the basic physical requirements and or language requirements, and aptitude minimums to join the military. If they cannot do those basic things, how can you expect the majority of them to perform their duties properly, effectively, or be responsible enough to handle sensitive information and situations. Anybody who has ever served already knows the military standards are low enough. There are plenty of mouth breathers in the military, no branch needs more.