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Anniversary of All Volunteer Army
Source: NBN/ CP RadioWire
Aug 14, 2003, 10:09

This year, the U.S. Army marks the 30^th anniversary of the all volunteer army or AVA, created to replace the military draft. Merit-based promotions, superior technology and realistic training are key values representing the AVA�s commitment to develop the most formidable soldiers in the world.  Commander of U.S. Army Accessions Command, Lt. General Dennis Cavin:

�I think what America can take great pride in is that it�s got a professional army.  It�s got an army made up of sons and daughters that come from every small town to every large city in the nation.  And despite all of the challenges of what the future threats are going to present to us, this army will stand up to the challenge.�

AVA success can be seen on the battlefields of Afghanistan and Iraq, in inter-service integration, in transforming to meet changing threats and in developing a unified multicultural organization. Today�s volunteer soldiers continue in the proud footsteps of those that served before them, ensuring the U.S. Army is prepared for tomorrow�s challenges.  For more information, visit goarmy-dot-com.