[Fred Mertz]

Good observation, Grampa. I'm certain that brief visit by the president did more for military recruiting than about $50 million from the advertising and public affairs budget; maybe much more.

[Grampa Dave]

I don't know about the Air Force and The Army, President's Bush's landing on the AL was worth its weight in gold for the Navy. The Marine Corp as part of the Navy can get good spin for this, and the Coast Guard will be able to take advantage of his visit.

One of my good friends is a retired Air Force officer, and he feels that the Air Force will do very well with this for their recruiting.