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New Army shifts from draft to voluntary with economic appeal
A broad survey at bases in the United States and abroad shows the All-Volunteer Force draws enlistees with education benefits and job security. Recruits cite better living conditions, training quality, and career prospects as core motivations, while recruiters face quota pressure and claims of exaggerated promises.
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Jackson
Kenneth Johnson
Altadena
Calif
Charles Allen
New York City
Allen
James Sullivan
Rome
Janice Bailey
Oregon State University
Army
United States
Pat
Dawn Anderson
Sacramento
Kenneth Ramsey
Las Vegas
Nev
Gatas
Richard Prillaman
Prillaman
Priliaman
Gon
CAH
Air Force
Navy
Marine Corps
Frederick Kroesen
Forces Command
Hig
Tise
Alavine Corps
Col
Joseph Stringham
24Th Infantry Division
Ft. Stewart
Vants