Ask Mark Jones how he's doing and he says, "I'm living a dream."
Jones, 35, is the founder and CEO of his own VIP protection service. He's an avid skydiver, a competitive ice-sculptor, and a professional cook. And he says he picked up all these skills in one place - the U.S. Army.
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A new Pentagon recruiting ad campaign, featuring Jones and four other role models, aims to persuade more parents to see the military as a winning option for their children. Parents usually can make or break the deals that recruiters want their offspring to sign.
But according to a 2002 Pentagon survey, most parents today view military service as a last resort, far behind continuing school and finding a job.
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