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Article: Joining the ranks has its rewards; New bonuses help recruiting for state Army National Guard.(Main)
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- Albany Times Union (Albany, NY)
- Article date:
- January 26, 2008
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Byline: DENNIS YUSKO - Staff Writer
COLONIE - After dipping to historic lows 18 months ago, the number of soldiers serving in the state's Army National Guard has rebounded as civilians are drawn by the promise of big bonuses as well as the concept of service.
Troop strength of the state Army National Guard has in creased by 9 percent to 9,827 soldiers since bottoming out in June 2006 at less than 9,000 due to retirements, enlistments ending and several years of fewer new recruits, according to statistics released by the service branch.
The turnaround is expected to continue, with the guard hitting its total authorization of 10,300 soldiers this ...