We are informed by the Secretary of Education that they have no intention of trying to prevent this kind of activity. In fact, the Secretary indicates he sent a letter urging them to emphasize the value of military service as a post high school option. So, since it does not really do anything that I know of, I have no problem with accepting it.
Discussing the Secretary of Education's stance on military service as a post-high school option.
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