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Task and Purpose: Navy Exceeding Recruiting Goals

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Task and Purpose: Navy Exceeding Recruiting Goals
Posted on by Tom Novak

After years of lower recruiting numbers, the Navy has exceeded its goals. How and why?

Reporter Patty Neiberg discusses the increased numbers and some of the newer methods the Navy is using to connect with the newer generation of recruits.

 

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