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During the Carter administration, and I assume earlier, the military had full access to high schools. This is not a new thing. They were at my high school several times a year. There was a very active campaign to tempt people into joining the military including MASSIVE cash bonus payouts for certain specialties. A buddy of mine gout an $18K signing bonus in 1978 and a $23K reenlistment bonus in 1983. Not bad when the base pay was about $855/month for our rank. If you could refer two or more people to the recruiter and they joined you actually could get you E2 the second you put on the uniform.

Recruiters provide a path for many kids to leave bad homes, bad neighborhoods, or over barring parents. Kids need to grow up on their own. Yes, I have children (2 girls) and yes I did suggest they serve their country as part of the military. They chose a different path. It's their life - their choice.

Recruiters provide a path for many kids to leave bad homes, bad neighborhoods, or over barring parents

Can't post that, only patriotic-first folks are wanted by the military...