Comments on: Fewer U.S. Soldiers Have H.S. Diplomas

Report: Demand Creates Concern Over Declining Number Of "High-Quality" Recruits

[samrensho]

Let''s face it, the military is scraping the bottom of the barrel. These troops, for the most part, would be flipping burgers at the golden arches if it weren''t for the military. You don''t need an HS diploma to be trained as cannon fodder.

[feelfree1]

dixiecharms,

Re: "While I am sorry these young men and women did not finish high school, I stand up and applaud each and every one of them for their loyalty, their love of freedom and their willingnesss to fight for their America."

How about their foolishness and disgrace?

Behold our "best" and "brightest".

[beehive21-2009]

High School Diplomas ? what a useless paper,the army is better off ,with street smart personal,.Everyone can get a education depends on the desire.Most in the army are trying to better there life.

[mike71067]

I was in the military between 1987 and 1991, and I knew plenty of good people who had to get their GED before enlistment. It''s no big deal.

Leave it to the liberal mainstream news media to make news where there is no news.

[bks59]

so this is the rest of the story, not only are our brave men and women fighting a war are Reservists, part time professional soldiers, the full time soldiers lack a H S diploma.

yeah bush''s war!

[dixiecharms]

While I am sorry these young men and women did not finish high school, I stand up and applaud each and every one of them for their loyalty, their love of freedom and their willingnesss to fight for their America. I am hopeful that one day they will be able to continue their education - God Bless America.

[ioweign]

Paul Boyce, an Army spokesman, said recruitment has been strong in the first four months of this budget year.


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