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Feb 16, 2006

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'APPRENTICE' WINNER CREDITS MILITARY TRAINING
Paul X. Rutz
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2006 – Kelly Perdew was hired as Donald Trump's "Apprentice" in 2004, and he believes his training at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point helped him win the reality TV competition.

Perdew, whose new book, "Take Command," extols the virtues of military training, was here yesterday to sign the book and talk about his continuing connection to the military. Five percent of proceeds from the book's sales will go to the United Service Organizations, and Perdew appears as national spokesman for the National Guard Youth Foundation's Challenge program.
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