Recruits enlist in the Rose Bowl

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  • By Capt. Bruce Hill
  • 4th Air Force Public Affairs
LOS ANGELES (AFNS) --  Nineteen new Air Force recruits were sworn in prior to the UCLA/Oregon State football game Nov. 8 at the Rose Bowl Stadium here.

Col. Jeffery Robertson, director of staff for 4th Air Force from March Air Reserve Base, Calif., administered the official oath.

"It's what these kids are doing (serving in the Air Force) that allow people to do things such as come to these games and live freely at home," Colonel Robertson said. "These recruits will have the chance of doing the same admirable things that many have done before them to help preserve freedom and democracy."

The event was held as part of events leading up to Air Force Week in Los Angeles. Air Force Week serves as a platform to share the Air Force story. The 2008 Air Force Weeks include community visits and talks by Air Force officials, flight demonstrations and displays providing an up close and personal look at the men and women of the Air Force serving worldwide in defense of freedom.

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