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More than 1 in 10 Army Recruits Now Given "Moral Waivers"

Greg Mitchell | Posted 07.21.2008 | Politics

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Though dozens of these soldiers would not have qualified for law enforcement jobs in this country, the military sent them to Iraq, where troops often function as police officers.

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Army Recruits With High School Diplomas Drops To 25-Year Low

Boston Globe | Bryan Bender | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics

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The share of Army recruits with a high school diploma - which has shown to be a key indicator of future success in the military - dropped more than 12...

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Pentagon Looking For Ways To Recruit 'Minor Criminals'

AP | LOLITA C. BALDOR | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics

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Faced with higher recruiting goals, the Pentagon is quietly looking for ways to make it easier for people with minor criminal records to join the mili...

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