Ohio National Guard Meeting Goals
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Updated: 9:37 PM Oct 11, 2008
Ohio National Guard Meeting Goals
The Ohio Army National Guard says it continues to exceed its recruiting goals.
Posted: 9:32 PM Oct 11, 2008
Reporter: The Associated Press
Email Address: news@wsaz.com
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The Ohio Army National Guard says it's continuing to exceed its recruiting goals.

Major General Matthew Kambic, the Guard's assistant adjutant general, says the increase means Ohio can respond to domestic emergencies and overseas deployments at the same time.

The Ohio Guard recruited 2,307 soldiers during the fiscal year that ended September 20, above its goal of 2,205.

This was the third year in a row in which the Guard exceeded its recruiting goal.

One reason for the increase is a new program that provides current Guard members $2,000 for each recruit they bring in.

The Guard is also doing more to communicate with recruits between the time they sign up and when basic training begins.

Some recruits who must first finish school or other commitments sometimes change their minds during this period.


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Posted by: John on Oct 12, 2008 at 11:24 AM

Couldn't be because their is no jobs and no money available for loans.One way to fill the war machines need,make it the only job available,just like all the $300.a month Iraqi troops we own/owe Over 20% unemployment in Iraq makes them really love us.What a laugh,the Iraqi soldier go's home at night,takes prayer and Holy days off,will not shoot or detain a person of the same sect of religion.He will not stop,search a Holy man.AS they stand up-we stand down=100 years sounds about right.
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