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"If you believe what I tell you, I'll agree not to recruit you in the Army," the recruiter said with a grin.
Armed with the audience's agreement, Pierrot's tales included a blue hand, thrown 4-by-4s and birthday celebrations involving duct tape.
During Operation Tribute to Freedom, organized by the Northwest Florida Blue Star Mothers, Pierrot and fellow soldier Staff Sgt. Hilda Wade explained why they bleed Army green.
"We represent the Army, and we're proud of that," Wade said after the ceremony.
She joined the Army 20 years ago and is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
"I had a lot of doubts when I first decided to (enlist). Now, I have no regrets," Pierrot said.
He deployed to southern Iraq and saw no violence while he was there. The audience applauded when Pierrot said it was a testament to the operation's success and all of the soldiers who were there before him.
The program was an opportunity for residents to put faces to the thousands of soldiers who have fought in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
"I think we need a connection between the military and the community. They're our neighbors," Bill Taylor said.
Taylor's wife, Rosie, serves as chaplain of the local Blue Star Mothers and helped to organize the event.
"For a grassroots, homegrown kind of thing, I think it was great," he said.
The program also was an opportunity for the Blue Star Mothers to thank soldiers personally. Since receiving its charter in January, the organization of military moms has focused most of its efforts on sending correspondence and care packages to deployed troops.
"We deeply appreciate their service to our country," said Cindy Maney, the organization's chairwoman.
Pierrot said he appreciated the generosity of the group.
"I realize they're looking out for our military," he said. "These are our mothers."
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