On the heals of the no draft stance...

Troubleshooter · 11-03-2004, 02:34 PM

Army NG Short On Recruits
Associated Press
November 3, 2004

DAYTON, Ohio - Free hunting and fishing licenses. More chances to get signing bonuses. Pink T-shirts for women.

The Army National Guard, which has fallen short of recruiting goals during the prolonged fighting in Iraq, is trying new marketing beyond the traditional enticement of college tuition aid.

"There are fewer people who are voluntarily expressing an interest - calling or returning postcards," said Lt. Col. Dan Kenkel, spokesman for the Guard in Nebraska.

http://www.military.com/NewsContent/...tml?ESRC=eb.nl

Happy Monkey · 11-03-2004, 02:43 PM

Pink T-shirts?

redsonia · 11-03-2004, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Happy Monkey

Pink T-shirts?

I read the story. It's supposed to help women recruits feel more feminine. Hey, what's more motherly and feminine than signing up to kill people?

Happy Monkey · 11-03-2004, 03:12 PM

I figured that was the reason, but I just couldn't fathom the notion that that would influence anyone's decision to join the military.

Cyber Wolf · 11-03-2004, 03:15 PM

You'd be surprised at what people will do for a cute Tshirt.

Trilby · 11-03-2004, 03:22 PM

I live in Dayton, Oh--home of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

I'm running right down there to get my pink t-shirt today. Right after I sign the boys up.

Troubleshooter · 11-03-2004, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

I live in Dayton, Oh--home of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

I'm running right down there to get my pink t-shirt today. Right after I sign the boys up.

I'm sensing a bit of sarcasm here, I'm not sure though...

Trilby · 11-03-2004, 03:28 PM

It's difficult to know in cyberworld, isn't it?

I'm going to lie about the ages of my boys--start 'em early. My 15 year-old is 6'4" and 190lbs. He plays quarterback, basketball and baseball---but, he's still pretty much a pansy-ass until he gets an automatic weapon in his hands...the other boy, well, let's just say that a few nights being beaten with a pillowcase full of rocks wouldn't hurt him none.

wolf · 11-04-2004, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyber Wolf

You'd be surprised at what people will do for a cute Tshirt.

I got the Philly Inquirer because I received a free shirt that said "I get it on campus every morning."

It does work. Great marketing tool.

wolf · 11-04-2004, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by redsonia

I read the story. It's supposed to help women recruits feel more feminine. Hey, what's more motherly and feminine than signing up to kill people?

It makes me feel all girly. I can't be the only one ...

Cyber Wolf · 11-04-2004, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by wolf

I got the Philly Inquirer because I received a free shirt that said "I get it on campus every morning."

It does work. Great marketing tool.

Yes, I know. That's why I said it.

Clodfobble · 11-04-2004, 07:57 AM

In my college it was popular to fill out the credit card application or what-have-you to get the shirt, and then give the shirts to the many homeless people who hung out around the edges of campus. I personally never did it because I cared more about my credit report than the homeless people, but it was funny to watch the marketing people get all riled up over it.

Happy Monkey · 11-07-2004, 11:33 PM

It's not a draft as long as you've ever been in the military. 'Cause you knew what you were signing up for.

Cyber Wolf · 11-08-2004, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Happy Monkey

'Cause you knew what you were signing up for.

That and they own you for the rest of your (useful) life. It seems you can't ever really leave if you've served your time and want to do something else with your life, especially if you managed to stay alive and in one piece.

breakingnews · 11-08-2004, 08:44 AM

I once drank a yard of beer in 10 seconds to win a free Pilsner t-shirt. Somehow I feel that's not comparable to signing up for NG or reserves duty.

11-03-2004, 02:34 PM	#1
Troubleshooter The urban Jane Goodall Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 3,012	On the heals of the no draft stance... Army NG Short On Recruits Associated Press November 3, 2004 DAYTON, Ohio - Free hunting and fishing licenses. More chances to get signing bonuses. Pink T-shirts for women. The Army National Guard, which has fallen short of recruiting goals during the prolonged fighting in Iraq, is trying new marketing beyond the traditional enticement of college tuition aid. "There are fewer people who are voluntarily expressing an interest - calling or returning postcards," said Lt. Col. Dan Kenkel, spokesman for the Guard in Nebraska. http://www.military.com/NewsContent/...tml?ESRC=eb.nl __________________ I have gained this from philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law. - Aristotle

11-03-2004, 02:43 PM	#2
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	Pink T-shirts? __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

11-03-2004, 03:12 PM	#4
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	I figured that was the reason, but I just couldn't fathom the notion that that would influence anyone's decision to join the military. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

11-03-2004, 03:15 PM	#5
Cyber Wolf As stable as a ring of PU-239 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On a huge rock covered in water, highly advanced moss and 7 billion parasites Posts: 1,264	You'd be surprised at what people will do for a cute Tshirt. __________________ "I don't see what's so triffic about creating people as people and then getting' upset 'cos they act like people." ~Adam Young, Good Omens "I don't see why it matters what is written. Not when it's about people. It can always be crossed out." ~Adam Young, Good Omens

11-03-2004, 03:22 PM	#6
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I live in Dayton, Oh--home of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. I'm running right down there to get my pink t-shirt today. Right after I sign the boys up. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

11-03-2004, 03:28 PM	#8
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	It's difficult to know in cyberworld, isn't it? I'm going to lie about the ages of my boys--start 'em early. My 15 year-old is 6'4" and 190lbs. He plays quarterback, basketball and baseball---but, he's still pretty much a pansy-ass until he gets an automatic weapon in his hands...the other boy, well, let's just say that a few nights being beaten with a pillowcase full of rocks wouldn't hurt him none. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

11-04-2004, 07:57 AM	#12
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	In my college it was popular to fill out the credit card application or what-have-you to get the shirt, and then give the shirts to the many homeless people who hung out around the edges of campus. I personally never did it because I cared more about my credit report than the homeless people, but it was funny to watch the marketing people get all riled up over it.

11-07-2004, 11:33 PM	#13
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	It's not a draft as long as you've ever been in the military. 'Cause you knew what you were signing up for. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

11-08-2004, 08:44 AM	#15
breakingnews Q_Q Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: somewhere in between Posts: 995	I once drank a yard of beer in 10 seconds to win a free Pilsner t-shirt. Somehow I feel that's not comparable to signing up for NG or reserves duty.

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