The Georgia Army National Guard’s Demonstration and Recruiting Team, along with the Guard’s Orange Crush and Patriot recruiting Humvees participated in the March 2003 Atlanta Journal Constitution Auto Show’s "Salute to American Heroes."

Also making an appearance at the show was Car No. 54, the Army National Guard’s Ford Taurus NASCAR racer. Helping make the event a success were members of the Georgia Army National Guard’s marketing team.

During the four-day event the DART team met with more than an estimated 200 car enthusiast who asked questions about the Guard and the Humvees, said Sgt. Shawn Dantzler. Dantzler, the team’s NCOIC, said that through those contacts, an estimated 18 leads on prospective recruits were gained.

Sgt. Jason Howland of the Recruiting and Retention Office at Headquarters STARC was among those who assisted with the Guard’s part in car show. "Overall, I’d have to say it was an unqualified success," Howland said. "Events such as this allow us to highlight what the Guard does, locally and nationally, while touting the benefits of serving as a Guardsman."

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