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He told a Pentagon press conference that it's partly because of department spending on finding recruits, even as fewer civilian jobs were available due to the nation's economic problems. He also cited increases in military pay.
For the active-duty force overall, Carr said 96 percent of recruits had a high school diploma, the best showing since 1996.
For the active-duty force overall, Carr said 96 percent of recruits had a high school diploma, the best showing since 1996.
