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CNO Praises Navy Recruiters
Story Number: NNS080619-12
Release Date: 6/19/2008 3:47:00 PM
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Doug Kimsey, Naval War College Public Affairs
NEWPORT, R.I. (NNS) -- Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead praised the work recruiters of the sea services are doing to assure the Navy and Marine Corps continue to attract quality people, June 17.
Roughead's comments came during a media availability following his keynote address at the Current Strategy Forum (CSF), which is being held at the Naval War College. CSF invites more than 1,400 public servants, business leaders, military scholars and active, reserve and retired officers to enter into a discussion about future strategy and policy for the maritime services.
"(Recruiters) are meeting their goals and bringing in quality people. I can't say enough about the work they do in a very demanding environment," Roughead said. "It is hard work. Only 28 percent of men and women in America today even qualify for military service. And all branches have to compete."
Earlier this year, Roughead said attracting good recruits is key.
"To me the biggest challenge is to make the young people of our country aware of the opportunities and the excitement that exists in the United States Navy," Roughead said. "The term that I use is that we have to make it possible for young people, diverse young people, to find the Navy. Because once you find it, the future explodes."
The CNO also commented on the motivation of today's Navy and Marine Corps recruits.
"Fifty-one percent of today's Navy came in after 9-11. That tells me there still are young men and women who see purpose in serving and are excited to serve."
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