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Old 11-13-2007, 07:14 PM
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DefenseLink News Article: All Military Components Meet, Exceed Recruiting Goals

The first month of fiscal 2008 was a success for all active and reserve military components. In a meeting with Pentagon reporters today, Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said all components met or exceeded their recruiting and accession goals for October.

On the active-duty side, the Army made 101 percent of its goal of 4,500, with 4,564 recruits. The Navy made 100 percent of its goal of 2,788 recruits. The Marine Corps made 102 percent of its goal of 2,720, with 2,788 enlisting. The Air Force made 100 percent of its goal of 2,656.
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Old 11-13-2007, 08:54 PM
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How can this be? The Socialists are telling us things are dismal. You mean Liberals lie?
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Old 11-13-2007, 09:23 PM
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This is defintely good news but I read that the military would soon be getting more recruits after the recession sets in.
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This is defintely good news but I read that the military would soon be getting more recruits after the recession sets in.

Where are all the Socialists on this issue? Hiding again?
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Old 11-13-2007, 10:01 PM
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Military Lowers Standards To Fill Ranks, The Army Is Taking Chances On Recruits With Rap Sheets - CBS News

US lowers standards in army numbers crisis

Army Lowers Bar for Recruits

This is not a victory. Its a crisis
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The lowering of standards, the lure of signing bonuses. No wonder recruitment goals have been met.
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We were busy working, asshole.
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Old 11-14-2007, 08:17 AM
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We were busy working, asshole.

Come on sport. There ain't THAT many Liberal/Socialists with jobs...........No balls? Yes. Jobs? No.
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noyb, I will agree that they have lowered standards to get people in, otherwise are you libs ready to sign up?
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Come on sport. There ain't THAT many Liberal/Socialists with jobs...........No balls? Yes. Jobs? No.

Maybe you can get a job too....I know McDonalds is always hiring, they may lower their standards some and hire you.
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