Army Recruiter Reflects On Choices For Young Recruits
Sfc Bryan Brown of the Army Recruiting Office at the Aiken Mall discusses the tough decision facing applicants amid a broad effort to add troops for Iraq and Afghanistan. Brown, a combat medic, nears three years in recruiting and plans to deploy to Iraq in November, his second combat tour.
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Signing Up If Interested In Enlisting In The Service
Brown promotes military service citing personal growth and pride in serving the country. He emphasizes contact points for Army Navy Air Force and Marines recruiting offices with phone numbers and websites. He notes recruitment offers varied career options and a sense of family among service members.
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Competing Senate Minimum Wage Proposals Face Vote
The Senate plans a vote on raising the minimum wage as Democrats and Republicans offer competing plans to attach to bankruptcy legislation. Santorum would lift by 1.10 over 18 months with tax breaks for small firms, Kennedy proposes 7.25 in three steps over 26 months.
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Heart Walk Draws 1700 in CSRA For 2005 Goal
Walkers gathered at Aiken Regional Medical Centers on Saturday for the 2005 CSRA American Heart Walk. Coordinator Vicki Elliott praised the community as the event aimed to raise awareness and funds, with a $235,000 goal and about 1,700 participants contributing to the effort.
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Mountain dogs carry large load at Hitchcock Woods
Six greater Swiss mountain dogs joined a 10 mile Hitchcock Woods hike with loads of 20 to 30 percent of body weight. Organizer Melissa Jarriel said Keygan, her 115 pound dog, enjoyed socializing and hiking with others. The event supports pack dog titles from the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America and drew owners from the Southeast.
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