NationalGuard fires top state recruiter

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The Maryland Army National Guard fired its top recruiting official Friday after an internal investigation revealed “significant improprieties,” including at least two cases of fraudulent enlistment.

In addition to the recruiting and retention battalion officer, whom the Guard declined to name, 10 others were disciplined in what the organization called a self-initiated investigation that resulted in significant policy changes. Other offenses included misuse of government resources and fraternization, said Lt. Wayde Minami, a Guard spokesman.

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