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From: Honolulu Star - Bulletin
Date: 20030223
Author:Kakesako, Gregg K

It's more the promise of benefits, financial security and job training that draws recruits to the military rather than the desire to fight in another war in Iraq.

But Army Sgt. 1st Class Frank Norris, first sergeant of the Honolulu Recruiting Company, said patriotism still ranks high with recruits in Hawaii, which has a sizable military population.

"This is a military state," said Norris, who has been working at the recruiting station at Pearlridge Center for 18 months. "The majority of our recruits are family members of the military. They know what is going on."

Recruiters here report that ...

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