1.  What motivates the majority of people to join the military full time? 

2.  What motivates the majority of people to join the National Guard?

3.  Why do you think the Army National Guard's rate of enlistment is much lower than any other branch of the service?  For information on the National Guard, click here and scroll down to 'Federal Mission' and 'State Mission'.

4.  List the reasons for declining military enlistment described in the article.

5.  Do you agree with counter-recruiters?  Explain your answer.

6.  What are some of the qualities or characteristics that seem to be shared by many people enlisting in the military?

7.  For ways to show support to our troops, go to www.americasupportsyou.mil and click on "How You Can Help".