Why has the once indomitable spirit of the US Army weakened over the years? This is not due to a lack of dedication or valor on the part of the soldiers, but due to the culmination of systemic problems. Budget cuts drain resources, hampering modernization and readiness. Internal divisions weaken cohesion and undermine morale and trust. Meanwhile, adversaries are quickly adapting, exploiting technological gaps and asymmetric tactics. Political instability clouds strategic vision, leaving goals am ?