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Army policy drawing heavy service flak

Published 04/30/08

Caleb Campbell was a four-year football standout at the United States Military Academy, a hard-hitting safety noted for his rare combination of size, speed and strength. On Sunday, Campbell was selected by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round of the National Football League Draft.

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If Campbell makes the Detroit roster next fall, he will be allowed to play in the NFL immediately due to a relatively new U.S. Army policy that allows soldiers with "unique talents and abilities" to participate in professional sports while serving as a recruiter.

"My duty right now is to play football, and that's what I plan on...

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Army's Campbell to NFL - May 1, 2008

Since Campbell is now working for the taxpayer as a recruiter, the back of his Detroit Lions jersey should say "GO ARMY" or "TEAM USA" instead of his name. I'm assuming that his service is about nation, not self, true?

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