Military Recruiter Bloodbath: Direct Action
Military Recruiter Bloodbath: Direct Action
On the second anniversary of the US invasion of Iraq, a group of local activists staged a dramatic protest outside the Armed Forces Recruiting Center in the neighborhood of Roslindale, Massachusetts. At noon, the Boston Direct Action Project dumped five gallons of fake blood and took up positions on the doorstep. The activists portrayed a dead Iraqi woman, her grieving husband, a dead US soldier and his grieving wife. The blood flowed forty feet into the parking lot, attracting scores of local residents. The community was supportive, and many onlookers stopped to talk to members of the Project, who handed out informational flyers with suggested alternatives to military service.
Army Recruiter Suspended for Threatening High School Student with Jail Time, Sparks Bipartisan Call for Investigation A story involving an Army recruiter in Texas last week has led to a bipartisan call for an investigation. The recruiter from the Greenspoint Recruiting Station in Houston was suspended after a recording of his threats aired on a local TV station. The recruiter, Sgt. Glenn Marquette, warned eighteen-year-old Irving Gonzalez that he would be sent to jail if he decided to go to college instead of joining the military, even though Gonzalez had signed a non-binding contract that left him free to change his mind before basic training. We play the recording of their conversation, and we speak with two of the teenage Army recruits involved. We also question a spokesman for the US Military Recruiting Command and speak with a Texas Congressman who is calling for an investigation. [includes rush transcript]
Heidelberg College Night
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Parents and students roam around Heidelberg Middle School’s multi-purpose room Oct. 25 to talk to college and university representatives present at the annual College Night event. More than 500 students and parents attended to talk to about 50 college representatives, including those from Harvard, Georgetown, Cornell, Florida A&M University and many more. Military recruiters were also available to provide information and answer questions. Additionally, there were several seminars available, such as “Alternatives to 4-Year Universities,” “Chart Your Course”, “College Admissions,” “Local and National Scholarships,” “Portfolio Planning” and more. (Photo by USAG Heidelberg Courtesy)