Decades ago, there were far more Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) programs and occupational trade courses in secondary schools.
However, too many of these programs were eliminated in favor of adding more technology courses. I have nothing against tech subjects, but they don’t offer enough variety for students who might not want to attend university or prepare for high-tech fields.
Implementing ROTC programs into more high schools in California and other states could have a beneficial effect for society and for the students who enter these programs. They offer discipline and structure into a teenager’s life, as well as a commitment to a cause larger than themselves as they build character, learn to work as a team, and pull their own weight.
These programs can also instill a love for country and a desire for selfless service. After high school, some of these students would go on to more advanced ROTC programs in college, or they might go directly into the active or reserve armed forces of the United States. The benefits, incentives, and salaries have been improving in recent years.
The high school component would give students an edge over other graduates who enter the military without prior ROTC training. Indeed, many new recruits who lack discipline or a solid work ethic have difficulty adjusting to a military lifestyle. […]
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At Last, a Company With Integrity in the Gold IRA Industry
For several years, I’ve been vetting out precious metals companies in search of the best. I believe in gold and silver but it’s hard to find integrity in the Gold IRA industry. The vast majority operate with shady tactics and gigantic spreads that take advantage of Americans who simply want to protect their life’s savings.
I’ve found a handful that I like and I’ve worked with some of them. By no means would I “unrecommend” them because, again, I vetted them out and found them to be above the fold. Unfortunately, it isn’t hard to be better than the rest when the rest are so darn awful.
After years of searching, I finally found a company that truly operates with integrity. Augusta Precious Metals has three important attributes that set them far above the competition:
- Non-Commissioned Sales Team: I cannot stress how important and unique this is. With just about every other company in the Gold IRA industry, the sales teams make commission from every account they open. This means they steer their clients toward the gold and silver products with the highest commission. With Augusta Precious Metals, the team is solely focused on putting the best gold and silver for their clients into their IRA. They get paid to serve the best interests of the Gold IRA client, NOT their own commission pay.
- Incredibly Low Fees: Most Americans would be shocked if they knew the spread other Gold IRA companies charge. Augusta charges just 5% versus up to 45% elsewhere.
- No Pressure, No Gimmicks: There’s an understanding among most in the Gold IRA industry that fear and pressure is the way to go. Augusta Precious Metals takes a sober approach when working with clients because they hold integrity in the highest possible regard. This is why they don’t offer gimmicks like “free” or “bonus” silver. It’s also why they do not apply pressure tactics to get quick sales. Their educational and transparent approach to doing business is exceedingly rare in the Gold IRA industry.
