There might not be any foxholes on Wall Street, but there's one place you

can still dig your own.

Recruiters believe economic insecurity is driving more young Americans to

join the army.

"I'll obey the orders of the President of the United States," says Army Recruit Dennis Arnold.

Dennis Arnold raised his hand at Texas Stadium in a ceremony to mark the

army's success and his personal salvation.

"I basically lost everything that I have. I lost my house," says Arnold.

Lost his telecommunications business. Arnold is 27 with a wife and 3 young children.

Recruits and recruiters cite increased college funding and big signing

bonuses as prime motivators.

But John Cook and the others say above all else, this is about service. When Cook thought about joining, he recalled this funeral last October in his little hometown of Krum.

A salute to fallen green beret Justin Monschke.

"The support the community gave him during that procession was one of the

most moving things in my life," says Cook.
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"This year, the Dallas recruiting battalion brought in roughly 4350 new

soldiers. About 350 more than last year. The most in the nation for the 4th

year in a row."

Recruiters say it helps that north Texas has strong military ties. They also credit a sharp drop in violence in Iraq.

"It matters because that's the number one concern to the moms and dads," says Lt. Col. Williamson.

New recruit Dennis Arnold had to explain it to his 10-year-old son.

"His biggest thing was will I be OK when I go. I told him everything will be

fine."