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Archive Home > 2009 > July > 30 > Military academies attract new interest during recession

Military academies attract new interest during recession

Air Force Academy, Annapolis and West Point are all seeing spikes in applications

By Brian Witte / The Bulletin
July 30, 2009

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Applications have surged at the nation’s three top military academies as tough economic times coincide with stepped-up recruiting efforts by the Army, Navy and Air Force schools, making the prospect of free college and a steady job look sweeter.

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