Posted on Jul 12, 2022
How muscle cars, sideburns and John Travolta helped save the military after Vietnam
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While some complain about using monetary incentives and benefits for military recruiting, a US Army commercial from way back in 1973 used those as talking points (with future actor from "Saturday Night Fever").
How muscle cars, sideburns and John Travolta helped save the military after Vietnam
Posted from taskandpurpose.com
Military History
American History
Recruiting
Posted >1 y ago
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Missed this commercial. I was deployed at the time. I sent all but $20 a month to my wife and kids
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Joined in 75, saved by two things, the Corps and God. I remember it well. No direction, no job and one semester of college under my belt. My dad was a Marine and I had something to prove. It turned out to be the right choice and God oversaw it all. Add an awesomely smart wife and life has been successful. Semper Fi and Amen.
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LTC Eugene Chu
USMC Reserves Commercial 1970s
USMC Reserves Commercials circa 1970s
Article also mentions a 1970s era USMCR recruiting ad using a male Marine, Chevy Corvette and pretty girlfriend
https://youtu.be/ldKT0qCftPE
https://youtu.be/ldKT0qCftPE
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