Broken means no longer usable for its intended purpose. Worn means used and requires constant maintenance to maintain or return to like new.
Our soldiers are far better now more than ever, because they are battle-ready and trained. This gives them the experience they need to teach newer recruits how to win and survive on the battlefield.
Yes, it takes lots of money to repair and or replace equipment. But considering the reason -- that too is a good thing.
As for the standards change to meet recruiting...if it makes the All Volunteer Army meet goals that is not necessarily bad. But it does bear watching.
While the all volunteer Army has proven a great success, there may yet come a need to reconsider the Draft.
My personal belief is that all Americans should serve their country in some manner, be it in Armed Services or an equivalent National Service. This could be achieved in many ways, and in most cases would provide marketable skills and leadership training to our youth as well as monetary and educational benefits.
However, restoration of the Draft will be a big issue, and most assuredly avoided for as long as possible.