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About Me

Truth in Recruiting is a local coalition of individuals and organizations that want you to have all of the facts before you sign a recruitment contract. We also want you to know that you have alternatives both for college and career. Killing is no way to make a living. You deserve options and opportunities. And everyone deserves to live.

Signing up for the military isn't like taking a job or registering for a camp or school. It is a serious decision that has lifelong consequences. Recruiters are quick to emphasize the good points about being in the military, but there are many downsides. What recruiters say about life in the military at best omits many facts. At worst, recruiters tell out and out lies to sign up recruits.

We'll be adding more info and links later this week so check back soon.

DO YOU KNOW ENOUGH TO ENLIST?

My Interests

Keeping you alive

I'd like to meet:

Anyone considering a career in the military and those who don't want their friends and family to die.

Books:

Catcher in the Rye, Farewell to Arms

Heroes:

Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Henry David Thoreau, Those who think for themselves

My Blog

Teacher called to serve in Afghanistan

Teacher called to serve in AfghanistanPENSACOLA - (AP) -- A Pensacola high school teacher is trading his blackboard and chalk for fatigues and a rucksak. Woodham High social studies teacher James Br...
Posted by Truth in Recruiting on Sun, 03 Dec 2006 06:09:00 PST

Army Recruiters Accused of Misleading Students to Get Them to Enlist

Army Recruiters Accused of Misleading Students to Get Them to Enlist Colonel Says Incidents Are the Exception, Not the Rule Nov. 3, 2006 An ABC News undercover investigation showed Army recruiter...
Posted by Truth in Recruiting on Tue, 07 Nov 2006 06:22:00 PST

Out-of-uniform troops called to serve in Iraq

Out-of-uniform troops called to serve in Iraq Sunday, August 20, 2006 Rebecca Santana ASSOCIATED PRESS CAMP ANACONDA, Iraq Spc. Chris C...
Posted by Truth in Recruiting on Wed, 23 Aug 2006 10:50:00 PST

Military recruiters cited for misconduct

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060820/ap_on_re_us/recruiters_s exMilitary recruiters cited for misconduct By MARTHA MENDOZA, AP National WriterSun Aug 20, 3:11 AM ET More than 100 young women who express...
Posted by Truth in Recruiting on Sun, 20 Aug 2006 08:46:00 PST

One Day in Iraq -- Recent High School Grad

One Day in Iraq, One Lifetime to Recoverhttp://www.newhouse.com/archive/gifford081706.html 8/17/06 BY AARON GIFFORD SAN ANTONIO -- His legs are gone, but Steven Smith's courageous Army swagger remains...
Posted by Truth in Recruiting on Thu, 24 Aug 2006 10:10:00 PST

But won't the Military pay for College?

THE EASY MONEY FOR COLLEGE MYTH Recruiters might promise you tens of thousands of free dollars for college, but it's not free, you must work for it! And, it's not automatic! Unless you qualify for sp...
Posted by Truth in Recruiting on Tue, 15 Aug 2006 06:31:00 PST

So you want to be a Man?

SO YOU WANT TO BE A MAN?For many young men, military service is a way to prove they are no longer boys. The Marine Corps is especially clever at projecting a super-masculine image. Your friends, even ...
Posted by Truth in Recruiting on Tue, 15 Aug 2006 08:21:00 PST

Ten Points to Consider Before You Sign

Ten Points to Consider Before You Sign a Military Enlistment Agreement: 1. Do not make a hasty decision by enlisting the first time you see a recruiter or when you are upset. A recruiter is a ...
Posted by Truth in Recruiting on Tue, 15 Aug 2006 05:38:00 PST

STUDENTS -- Know your rights!

YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO KNOWYour school is required by law to give your name, address and phone number to military recruiters!If you want to keep your information private, you must fill out the OPT-...
Posted by Truth in Recruiting on Mon, 14 Aug 2006 06:33:00 PST

Army works to connect wounded soldiers with workforce

Posted on Wed, Aug. 09, 2006 Army works to connect wounded soldiers with the private workforceRUSS BYNUMAssociated Press FORT GORDON, Ga. - After 18 years in the Army, Staff Sgt. Martin J...
Posted by Truth in Recruiting on Wed, 16 Aug 2006 06:15:00 PST