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May 18, 2005

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The Army's top recruiter, Maj. Gen. Michael Rochelle, says re-instituting the draft would not help the quality of the military. Actress Janel Moloney reflects on her show business heritage.


Maj. Gen. Michael Rochelle

Maj. Gen. Michael Rochelle

Maj. Gen. Michael Rochelle

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U.S. Army Major General Michael Rochelle assumed responsibility for the Army Recruiting Command in January '02. Under his direction, five brigades conduct recruiting operations throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa and at U.S. facilities in Germany and Asia. A Norfolk, VA native, Rochelle is a graduate of the Army War College and also has a Master's Degree in Public Administration. The highly decorated commander was commissioned as a Regular Army Officer in '72.


 

Janel Moloney

Janel Moloney

Janel Moloney

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Although she studied ballet, acting was Janel Moloney's first passion. The Emmy nominee appeared in her first play while in high school and studied her craft in NY and LA. Cameo roles on the critically acclaimed TV series SportsNight and NBC's ER introduced her to The West Wing's exec producers, who cast her in their hit TV drama. Moloney has appeared in several TV movies and stars as Amber Frey in the upcoming CBS film about the Scott Peterson murder trial as told from the side of his mistress.