Why would anybody want to lower the national standards for a select few to join the military? What is wrong with the select few that they cannot meet the standards? That is why there are standards in place, so those who cannot meet them cannot be part of the team. So if we fund the handicapped Alaska Defense Force would that take money away from the real soldiers? Why do we need to fund two Alaska defense units? So are those who cannot hear and do not have the smarts to be able to join the National Guard going to wear the same uniform as those who earned the correct way? Will we give theses select few loaded weapons?
How about if they can attain the rank of Eagle Scout first? Still not doable?