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ck4829

(35,910 posts)
Sun Jun 12, 2022, 07:49 AM Jun 2022

Military counter-recruitment network is planned

Mennonites Against Militarism — a collaboration of Mennonite Central Committee U.S. and Mennonite Church USA — is planning an initiative to counter military recruitment of U.S. youth.

Alternatives to Military Enlistment Network will connect young people with volunteer advisers who can help them find nonmilitary career, service and training opportunities.

Mennonites Against Militarism invites volunteers to complete an online survey at mennoniteusa.org that identifies areas they may engage with AMEN, including administration, web and graphic design, publicity, budgeting, fundraising and guidance/career counseling. Veterans and others who understand war and military recruitment are also encouraged to complete the form.

“This project goes beyond traditional counter-recruitment efforts by working with individual youths to find meaningful opportunities,” said Titus Peachey, retired coordinator of peace education for MCC. “In a highly militarized society, it is a practical way to embody our faith commitment to peace.”

https://anabaptistworld.org/military-counter-recruitment-network-is-planned/

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Military counter-recruitment network is planned (Original Post) ck4829 Jun 2022 OP
What a great idea. Thanks for posting! MomInTheCrowd Jun 2022 #1
You're welcome ck4829 Jun 2022 #2
So a group snowybirdie Jun 2022 #3

snowybirdie

(5,628 posts)
3. So a group
Sun Jun 12, 2022, 10:22 AM
Jun 2022

that eschews electricity, rides around in horse and buggies and treats women as chattel is going to try and discourage young people from military life. Please!

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