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                      VA NEWS FLASH from Larry Scott at VA Watchdog dot Org -- 07-18-2008		  






 


 
 

 


 



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OREGON RECRUITER SCOURS COUNTY JAIL FOR

WOULD-BE GIs -- The effort was worthwhile and has

the potential to become a regularly scheduled event.

 

 

In the past few days, we have had two stories about recruiters using waivers to get people enlisted, and some of the problems this causes the military.  Those stories are here...
http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfJUL08/nf071408-1.htm
http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfJUL08/nf071708-2.htm

Now, I've seen it all.

An Army recruiter in Oregon is actually going into the county jail looking for fresh meat.

Today's story here... http://www.newportnews
times.com/articles/2008/07/16/news/news13.txt

Story below:

 

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Jail inmates hear from armed forces recruiter



 The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office paired with the Newport-based Army recruiter on Saturday July 12, in an effort to convey information to jail inmates about the possibility of serving in the U.S. armed forces.

This effort is another step by the sheriff's office to allow incarcerated individuals the opportunity to give back to the community.

Staff Sergeant Justin Morlock of the Army recruiting office in Newport gave some of his own time to the project and was on hand to provide information to all interested individuals.

Over a time frame of two hours, Morlock was able to contact more than 30 inmates, out of which three were found to be eligible for military service.

Though the eligibility numbers were smaller than expected, the effort was still worthwhile, according to the sheriff's office, and has the potential to become a regularly scheduled program within the jail.

Deputy Steve Frey worked with Morlock during his visit to the jail.

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