Chairman Enlists 150 Recruits at NASCAR’s Pennsylvania 500

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Chairman Enlists 150 Recruits at NASCAR’s Pennsylvania 500
By John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service

LONG POND, Pa., Aug. 6, 2007 – Marine Gen. Peter Pace enlisted about 150 recruits at the Pocono International Raceway yesterday during a swearing-in ceremony before NASCAR’s Pennsylvania 500.

Marine Gen. Peter Pace , Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, center, poses for a picture with young men and women about to join the U.S. Army during an enlistment ceremony at the NASCAR Pennsylvania 500 auto race at the Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa., Aug. 5, 2007.

Pace, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, stood on the Richard Petty Victory Circle stage and addressed the rows of Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Marine enlistees.

“It’s my great privilege and honor to equip the armed forces of the United States with these great young recruits here,” Pace told group members as they stood at attention.

“I want to thank you for being willing to serve your country at a time when we deeply need your service,” he said. “From the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Marines today, we thank you. God bless you.”

Following Pace’s lead, the young enlistees raised their right hands and recited the oath of enlistment.


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