Wilson Congratulates Army National Guard on Soaring Recruitment Rates
March 14, 2006
Guard Surpassed Goals by Seven Percent, Best Record in Thirteen Years
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement regarding the Army National Guard's announcement that it has surpassed its recruitment goals by seven percent for the first five months of fiscal year 2006:
"As the Guard celebrates its best national record in 13 years, Americans are registering in historic numbers to serve their country, state, and community. Across the United States, volunteers are showing their resolve in completing the mission in the War on Terrorism," said Wilson. "I am also pleased to announce that the South Carolina Army National Guard is now ranked 7th in the nation for recruitment. As a 31-year veteran of this unit and the father of two guardsmen, I am extremely proud of South Carolina's enormous contribution to our national security."
Today, Congress will consider H.Res. 354, which expresses the U.S. House of Representatives support for ensuring that military recruiters have equal access to college campuses across the country for recruiting purposes.
Congressman Wilson praised this legislation, "Effective military recruiters are the primary reason the National Guard has recently enjoyed such tremendous success in enlisting men and women to protect our country. If they are prohibited from visiting college campuses, the quality of our Armed Forces will decrease and millions of American men and women will miss out on tremendous opportunities to serve their nation. By echoing the Supreme Court's unanimous decision to ensure access for military recruiters, Congress is helping protect a critical pillar of our national security."
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"As the Guard celebrates its best national record in 13 years, Americans are registering in historic numbers to serve their country, state, and community. Across the United States, volunteers are showing their resolve in completing the mission in the War on Terrorism," said Wilson. "I am also pleased to announce that the South Carolina Army National Guard is now ranked 7th in the nation for recruitment. As a 31-year veteran of this unit and the father of two guardsmen, I am extremely proud of South Carolina's enormous contribution to our national security."
Today, Congress will consider H.Res. 354, which expresses the U.S. House of Representatives support for ensuring that military recruiters have equal access to college campuses across the country for recruiting purposes.
Congressman Wilson praised this legislation, "Effective military recruiters are the primary reason the National Guard has recently enjoyed such tremendous success in enlisting men and women to protect our country. If they are prohibited from visiting college campuses, the quality of our Armed Forces will decrease and millions of American men and women will miss out on tremendous opportunities to serve their nation. By echoing the Supreme Court's unanimous decision to ensure access for military recruiters, Congress is helping protect a critical pillar of our national security."
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