Military Surpasses Recruiting Goals … Again! THANK YOU!
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ARTICLE II: I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.
ARTICLE III: If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and to aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.
ARTICLE IV: If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information nor take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them in every way.
ARTICLE V: When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country or its allies or harmful to their cause.
ARTICLE VI: I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free
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Marine Corps Meets 142 Percent Of Recruiting Goal
WASHINGTON — The Marine Corps far surpassed its recruiting goal last month and could eventually be more than a year ahead of schedule in its plan to grow the force to 202,000 members.
All military services met or exceeded their monthly recruiting goals in April, with the Marine Corps signing 142 percent of the number it was looking for, the Pentagon said.
The Army signed 101 percent of its goal, recruiting 5,681 against a goal of 5,650. The Navy and Air Force met their goals — 2,905 sailors and 2,435 airmen.
The Marine Corps enlisted 2,233 recruits against a goal of 1,577.
“The Marine Corps, if they continue to achieve the kind of success they have had, could meet their growth figures more than a year early,” Defense Department spokesman Bryan Whitman told Pentagon reporters. That would mean by around the end of 2009.
Stretched thin by the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Pentagon last year recommended that the Army be increased by about 65,000 soldiers to a total of 547,000, and the Marines be increased by 27,000 to 202,000.
Recruiting is easier in a slow economy, which limits other job possibilities that are available. But officials also noted that the Army and Marines have added recruiters as well as bonuses and other special benefits to attract more recruits in the midst of the unpopular war in Iraq.
(AP)
NOTE TO THE (AP):
Everyone of those recruits can proudly state that they have, and continue to, serve loyally, honorably, proudly, bravely, and intelligently.
Unfortunately, 99.999% of the writers, photographers, and staff of the (AP) cannot confidently admit to that in their chosen profession …
To that, the United States Marines, and ALL branches of the United States military say to you at the (AP):
FUCK YOU!
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“Recruiting is easier in a slow economy, which limits other job possibilities that are available.”
Fuck you AP.
May 13th, 2008 at 9:16 amWe are one lucky nation.
When recruiting goals were missed for two months in 03 the AP never went to the trouble to explain that its harder in the strong economy that was going on then.
I’ll second a “Fuck the AP”.
May 13th, 2008 at 9:21 amNo shit! They twisted themselves into a knot trying to avoid stating the obvious: Americans still breed warriors and they still will fight for America when called.
May 13th, 2008 at 9:21 amThere, buddy … I fixed it.
May 13th, 2008 at 9:25 amRecruiting is easier in a slow economy, which limits other job possibilities that are available. But officials also noted that the Army and Marines have added recruiters as well as bonuses and other special benefits to attract more recruits in the midst of the unpopular war in Iraq.
It couldn’t possibly be that those young men and women who are enlisting, see the dangers in islamofascism. in recognizing that, they understand that this war is just and correct (something you at AP can’t get your mind around) and they are investing themselves in doing something about it and standing up for their country and way of life.
They are so unlike you at AP. AP turd smokers, who are so blinded by your own inbred hatreds of the U.S., western ideals of republicanism, capitalism, and liberty have lost all sense of reality and moral recitude. you and your kind have become and sounding brass and clanging cymbal. there is no love in you for either you, or your fellow man. you are puffed up with pride, haughty, infatuated with yourselves.
oh, and FUCK YOU AP!
sully 
May 13th, 2008 at 9:49 amAAAAHHHH!!! That’s better!! Thanks drill.
May 13th, 2008 at 10:05 amAnytime …
May 13th, 2008 at 10:09 amI never bought the whole economy argument. I’m sure some decide to join because of the economy, but I would say that for the most part, people who want to join are going to join, those who don’t, won’t.
May 13th, 2008 at 10:45 amF*ck you AP. Recruiting is a difficult job in ANY economy. Try it sometime.
Just goes to show that the LLMSM and their cronies at the Daily Shitbag, the Huffington Compost and Code Stink, have lost their propaganda war.
Marines got 142% of their recruiting goal? LOL F*ck you LLMSM.
May 13th, 2008 at 10:46 amRecruiters that attend game conventions do well. Americans instinctively yearn for the personal honor that come with service and many of them are concentrated there. Find the guys that always play Paladins and sign em up. I’m not kidding. I’ve seen it in action.
May 13th, 2008 at 10:57 amI wonder how much of the 142% is courtesy of Code Stink (thx Dan)& co.
There is an actual war on, so I don’t buy the “hard times” argument.
May 13th, 2008 at 11:09 amThanks Marines
May 13th, 2008 at 11:09 amMurtha, Kerry, Huffington, Code Pink, AP, and all you commie sympathizing rat-bastard, yellow-belly, liver-licking, scum-sucking waste of human flesh…
You can’t win as long as we have men and women who willingly walk in courage, honor, and love of country.
God, but that must piss them off!
May 13th, 2008 at 11:48 amBerkeley must be reeling from the news…LOL
May 13th, 2008 at 1:23 pm