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David Botti
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May 6, 2008 10:36 AM
There's been some pointed discussions lately over the future of West Point cadet Caleb Campbell,
who was a seventh round NFL draft pick of the Detroit Lions late last
month. While many of his classmates may be deploying to Iraq and
Afghanistan in the future, Campbell will (if he makes the roster) do
recruiting and PR events for the Army during the offseason. The Army's
point of view is that Campbell can use his NFL status in a unique way
to help the service. The New York Times provides the Army's official policy:
Any member of the Army with an
exceptional skill who could provide recruiting and public affairs
benefits to the Army could be assigned to the nearest recruiting unit
for their two-year active-duty period. Those approved can participate
in their professional activity — in Campbell’s case, pro football — as
long as it does not interfere with military duties. Then they can apply
for early release from active duty.
Campbell also described to the Times how he came to the decision to pursue football:
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