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| High Re-up Rate Among Deployed Servicemembers |
| 2005-12-26 |
| Once again, another piece for "the MSM never told me this" file (which keeps getting bigger and bigger). WASHINGTON, Dec. 25, 2005 – Servicemembers who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan are re-enlisting in high numbers, and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff today said he thinks he knows why. Marine Gen. Peter Pace spoke with Chris Wallace on the Fox News Channel's "Fox News Sunday," making his first appearance on a Sunday talk show as Joint Chiefs chairman. "(The high re-enlistment rate) shows their pride in what they're doing and their understanding of how important it is," the general said. "It is absolutely true that for those units that have served overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan, that their re-enlistment rates are the highest of all of our armed forces." Pace said servicemembers know they're doing important work, and also know it's appreciated. "I think Pfc. Pace understands the value of what he or she is doing, and they know that what they're doing is appreciated by the Iraqis and the Afghan people. They know that the support here at home for the armed forces is very, very solid and very strong. They're proud of what they're doing, and they want to continue to do it." Jibtrim |
| Posted by:Omesing Ulomorong9978 |
| #2 gee, sorry Nancy and Harry - the troops have spoken with their vows. Duty, Honor, and Country still have a place outside Academia, the DNC and Kos kids. |
| Posted by: Frank G 2005-12-26 20:33 |
| #1 Obviously the MSM is failing to convince these folks that it's a QUAGMIRE!! |
| Posted by: DMFD 2005-12-26 20:05 |