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U.S. Military Recruits Mormon Linguists The Mormons have been sending missionaries around the world for decades. Now the U.S. military is knocking on their door, seeking recruits with foreign language skills. NPR's Jackie Northam reports.
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The Mormons have been sending missionaries around the world for decades. Now the U.S. military is knocking on their door, seeking recruits with foreign language skills. NPR's Jackie Northam reports.