Texas leaders ‘drill down’ on changes that could put more youth in the military

AUSTIN (KXAN) — State lawmakers will address the military readiness of Texas youth in a public hearing this week.
The Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs & Border Security will take a closer look at military recruiting in Texas over the next 5-10 years.
Private First Class Samantha Soliz, 18, said she wanted to expand her horizons outside of her West Texas town. She said it had always been her dream to become a Marine after growing up watching war movies with her dad.
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