How is the military "cutting" back?

Yep, One way the Air Force is cutting back is not taking any waivers (at the moment). Navy isn't taking anyone with an ASVAB score under 50 (at the moment) BTW my Navy recruiter told me that. I don't know how the others are cutting back, but they are as well. High school graduates also have top priority over anyone with a GED as long as the meet the requirements. The Army just like any other branch has only a few spots for people with GED's to sign up, and im pretty sure at this time of the year they are full. If I were you I would go for it anyway, you may have a chance, at least talk to a recruiter about it.