Army recruiting grows tougher amid war and costs
Army officials acknowledge strong enlistment figures for the 2007 fiscal year but warn harder times lie ahead as an all volunteer force faces a tight pool of qualified candidates. Secretary Pete Geren cites a robust economy, influencers cautioning youths, and past recruiter misconduct as factors, while touting ethics training for 83,000 recruiters.
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Kissimmee
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Oregon
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Army Enlistment Bonuses Rise Over Four-Year Span
The U S Army increased enlistment bonuses to attract recruits for active duty, highlighting missed goals. Data shows 1998 bonuses at $8000, rising to $40000 by 2006 and continuing into 2007 as part of a series of incentive boosts reported by U S Arm Graphic.
Patriot Guard Riders Escort Fallen Soldier in Calexico Service
In El Cajon California a Patriot Guard Riders contingent in black leather vests and bandannas stood at attention as pallbearers carried Army Staff Sgt Sean B Fisher s casket into St Kieran Catholic Church Fisher 29 was killed August 14 in a helicopter crash in Iraq The group a nationwide informal motorcycle organization began in Topeka Kansas in 2005 to shield grieving families from protesters and now honors fallen service members They travel across California to attend funerals with motorcycles and cars supporting both Gold Star and Blue Star families The riders stress that showing care matters regardless of personal war views and they coordinate with casualty officers for burials escorting caskets from church to cemetery sometimes assisting with traffic detours at airports and funeral homes
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Blue Star
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Illinois
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Gunny
Conor
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