Young people bribed into conflict by $20,000 recru

bicycle · 28-08-2007, 10:46 PM

Many Take Army's 'Quick Ship' Bonus
$20,000 Is Lure to Leave Within Days

By Josh White
Washington Post Staff Writer
Monday, August 27, 2007; A01

More than 90 percent of the Army's new recruits since late July have accepted a $20,000 "quick ship" bonus to leave for basic combat training by the end of September, putting thousands of Americans into uniform almost immediately.

Many recruits who take the bonus -- scoring in many cases the equivalent of more than a year's pay -- leave their homes within days, recruiters said. The initiative is part of an effort by Army officials to meet year-end recruiting goals after a two-month slump earlier this year. With the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, the Army hopes the extra cash motivates those interested in joining or entices those just considering enlisting.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...601266_pf.html

Whats $20,000 when breathing DU, or killing innocent victims, and/or getting your limbs blown off!

28-08-2007, 10:46 PM	#1
bicycle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,715	Young people bribed into conflict by $20,000 recru Many Take Army's 'Quick Ship' Bonus $20,000 Is Lure to Leave Within Days By Josh White Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, August 27, 2007; A01 More than 90 percent of the Army's new recruits since late July have accepted a $20,000 "quick ship" bonus to leave for basic combat training by the end of September, putting thousands of Americans into uniform almost immediately. Many recruits who take the bonus -- scoring in many cases the equivalent of more than a year's pay -- leave their homes within days, recruiters said. The initiative is part of an effort by Army officials to meet year-end recruiting goals after a two-month slump earlier this year. With the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, the Army hopes the extra cash motivates those interested in joining or entices those just considering enlisting. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...601266_pf.html *Whats $20,000 when breathing DU, or killing innocent victims, and/or getting your limbs blown off!*