Shalom All:

Uncle Sam's New Recruit Drive
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/11/02/national/printable652782.shtml
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Guard officials around the country blame concerns about the Iraq war, Pentagon
orders that keep some soldiers from leaving active duty and going into the
Guard, and turnover among recruiters, some of whom have been sent overseas.

The number of job-skill categories that pay signing bonuses of $3,000 to
$8,000 - such as driving heavy equipment - will be upped from 19 to 30 in the
Kansas Army Guard. And thanks to the Legislature, its members will be
eligible for free fishing and hunting licenses and passes to state parks
beginning in January.

The Guard is also promoting local soldiers as role models, and members are
appearing at more festivals and parades.
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No draft ... yet.

Dianne
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