BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — 23ABC got a first-hand look at what it's like to get recruited for the armed forces. Photojournalist Tarik Dougas has a look at the process.
Armed forces recruitment send-off
Armed forces recruits get send-off in Bakersfield
"These youngsters aren’t laying around. "
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23ABC got a first-hand look at what it's like to get recruited for the armed forces. Photojournalist Tarik Dougas has a look at the process.
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