Army of More Than One.

AuthorLynch, Michael W.
PositionData - Marine Corps service inquiries up, United States - Brief Article

After the September 11 attacks, rocker-actress Courtney Love inquired about joining the Marines, according to The New York Observer. She wasn't alone. U.S. military officials report a doubling of recruiting contacts since September 11, including inquiries by e-mail, the Web, and phone, as well as walk-ins. On college campuses, long-declining ROTC programs are gaining popularity, reports The Boston Globe.

It's too early to tell if any of those hitting Web sites will ever hit basic training, or even visit recruitment centers, some of which report no increased interest.

Recruiters report that many who inquire, like the 37-year-old Love, are too old to enlist. Criminal records or poor test...

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