Army Bends Over Backward for Low-Performing Recruits

Last August, Daysia Holiday decided to try one more time to join the Army. 2nd Class Holiday is a proud graduate of Army basic training, and is finishing her advanced instruction at Fort Lee, Virginia, to become a power generation specialist who will maintain engines and other equipment for the service. Holiday is an early beneficiary of the new program, which gives lower-performing recruits up to 90 days of academic or fitness instruction to help them meet military standards. Read Full Article »