Alexandra Hemmerly-Brown

“ Sgt. 1st Class Donald J. Gallagher, a recruiter in Altoona, Pa., said the national obesity percentages don't concern him very much either.
"It's hard to say whether it will become a problem or not," Gallagher said. "The statistics are there ... but through the hard work of recruiters we'll always be able to keep our Army supplied with qualified people."
Gallagher, a recruiter for two years, said the rural location of his recruiting station may be why he rarely has to turn away applicants for being overweight.
"Everyone here is into sports," he explained. ”

“ Clark said she met with recruiters weekly who helped her with diet and exercise, and would give her suggestions when her weight loss plateaued.
"It's not impossible," Clark said. "If you're motivated and really want it, it's not impossible. You just need to believe in yourself."
But will recruiters be hard-pressed to keep numbers up when the job market improves as some critics have suggested'
"A failing economy is no formula for filling the ranks of a strong military," retired Air Force Lt. ”

“ Retired military leaders worry recruit population is 'Too Fat to Fight'
By Alexandra Hemmerly-BrownAugust 24, 2010
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Aug. 24, 2010) -- A study initiated by more than 100 retired generals and admirals claims that being overweight or obese is the leading medical reason why potential recruits fail to qualify for military service. ”