Men, women rush to join the military

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I can't walk through a mall or a store or even down the street without hearing horns honking and shaking hands. It is a great feeling and it gets our faces known in the community so that they know who to come to if they or someone they know wishes to enlist," Specialist Bolin said.

Since the tragedy President Bush has sent out many aviation specialists. These would include air traffic control men, pilots, and ground crews for refueling and maintenance. Unfortunately the Air Force recruiter had no comment on this information or any information on recruiting status.

Recruit King attended Willow Grove Naval air show on September 8th, three days before the tragedy that would change her life. She lost a loved one on that fatal day. Recruit King explains her story. ''When I attended the air show I saw protesters at the front gates of Willow Grove Naval air station. They held up sign that read 'Don't teach our kids about weapons of death and Peace not war.' I was stunned to see such protest from people who sleep so well at night knowing that everything is going to be peaceful. But have the gull to protest the very people and weapons of death that give them that peaceful nights sleep. Not even to mention their first amendment right. I have often wondered why people whom speak so freely against the military but have never spent one day of their lives in the military to preserve their right to do so."

Sgt Hatchet said, "Recruits are more supportive of their decision to sign on to America's fighting force since the tragedy, these men and women were meant to be Marines. I am honored to know all of the Whitehall station recruits have shown an active support in their country."

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