Dale Jr. Recruits for the Navy

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TALLADEGA, Ala. (NNS) -- The U.S. Navy and NASCAR's five-time most popular driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr., announced April 25 the formation of the Dale Jr. Division, an 88-person boot camp division at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Potential Sailors will be able to start signing up for the division, May 24, at their local recruiting station.

To officially launch the division, Earnhardt Jr. will drive the JR Motorsports No. 83 Navy Dale Jr. Division Monte Carlo SS in the NASCAR Nationwide Series CARQUEST Auto Parts 300 at Lowe's Motor Speedway, May 24. The national recruiting effort is the first of its kind for the Navy, and will be supported by a national advertising and marketing campaign.

"This is the first time we've developed a national-level recruiting program, focused on the synergy of the Navy and a high performing, non-military partner," said Capt. Jack Hanzlik, Chief of Naval Personnel, public affairs officer. "NASCAR is a high-tech sport and the type of equipment, teamwork and commitment required to be a winning organization is very similar to what it takes to succeed in the Navy - that's why we've partnered with the top team in the industry.

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