Army recruits not making the grade

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Tuesday, January 22nd 2008, 2:17 pm

By: News 9

NEWS 9

It appears many army recruits are not making the grade.

The number of recruits receiving high school diplomas last year dropped, continuing a trend dating back to the start of the Iraq war.

Army officials say overall graduation rates are dropping, which could be a factor.

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