As Iraq improves, so do recruiting numbers

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‘A lot more coming to us now’
Slumping economy also seen as reason for rise


As Iraq improves, so do recruiting numbers
By Jim Michaels - USA TODAY
Posted : Tuesday Nov 18, 2008 22:33:04 EST

WASHINGTON — The number of young people considering a military career has significantly increased for the first time in about five years, buoyed by more positive news out of Iraq.

Military officials predict interest will rise even further because of the worsening economy.

“We’d like to think now we’ve bottomed out here and (recruiting) now will continue increasing,” said Curtis Gilroy, a Pentagon personnel official. ”A lot of that is because of the relatively good news out of Iraq.”

The percentage of young people who said they would probably join the military increased from 9 percent to 11 percent in the first half of this year, according to a Pentagon-sponsored survey. The poll questioned 3,304 young people ages 16 to 21.

“We have ... a lot more people coming to us now,” said Sgt. 1st Class Chad Benes, a recruiter at the Mount Clemens, Mich., recruiting station.


Rest of article at: http://www.armytimes.com/news/2008/11/gns_recruiting_111808/%2e

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1. Good morning, camper.

Here:
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I can pretty much set my clock by you every morning. I admire your dedication to keeping our vets up to date and in the know. You're a true Patriot. :patriot:

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3. Thank you.

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2. A better headline: Recruiting numbers improve, as economy deteriorates. n/t