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In becoming Army strong, Jacqueline Garcia finds new sense of self

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By GiGi Robertson All high school students are trying to find their place in the world. Whether this struggle is personal or academic depends on each student’s individual circumstances, but—for some students—the preparatory military programs offered in American high schools can be a refuge from both.  For 16-year-old Jacqueline Garcia, the JROTC program provides an eye-opening experience that now offers her a potential option for a career after high school.  “I am interested in the military a little bit,” said Jacqueline, who wants to become a nurse. “I am still deciding which branch, but I think I am more into…

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