More grads serve in military

An article in this week's Pike County Courier takes a look at the increase of Delaware Valley graduates entering the military.

Of the 26 students entering the military, ten will be going into the Navy, seven Marines, five Air Force, three Coast Guard, and one Army. Tucker said increased college costs and the new G.I. bill, which among other things expanded benefits to those who enlist, were contributing factors to the increase.

Data provided to the Courier from several branches of the military demonstrated no overall parallel increase.

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The vast majority of the 26 students who are entering the military are close friends and come from the same social circle

reports Nick Troiano, Pike County Youth Coalition executive director, vocal school board meeting attendee and close family friend of the interviewee.