RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — According to the Department of Defense, interest in military service surged by about 8% immediately following 9/11, fueled by a feeling of patriotism.
We spoke with two local veterans who were part of that number.
“9/11 happened, we’ve got men and women over there fighting, and who am I to sit over here and do nothing,” said military veteran Steve Tomlinson…