In the Military – May 20, 2013
Staff Reports
DELAYED-ENTRY RECRUITS
These Southwest Georgians have enlisted in the Navy under the Delayed Entry Program at Navy Recruiting District, Jacksonville, Fla. The program allows recruits to enter the Navy and take up to one year to complete commitments such as high school. Using recruiters as mentors, this program helps recruits ease into the transition from civilian to military life. They will report for active duty to undergo basic training at the Navy
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