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Sports - Naval Academy
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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. Find Us On Facebook
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.
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Army's Campbell to NFL - 2008-05-01 17:03:25
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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