Anchor Joins Army

Shank · Dec 5th 2006, 06:26 PM

Jacob will trade camera for camo
KY3 news release

Veteran journalist and KY3 News anchor, Jerry Jacob, will leave the station in January. KY3 President and General Manager Mike Scott and News Director Jeff Benscoter said Jacob will join the Army, leaving for basic training at Fort Benning, Ga., on Jan. 11.

"I tried to enlist five years ago, the day after 9/11, and was told to forget it -- I was too old. Then, a few months ago, the Army hiked its maximum enlistment age to 42. Obviously the need for soldiers is still there, so off I go. I find it much more impressive that people in their teens enlist than someone like me. It’s nowhere near the sacrifice for me in my 40s," said Jacob.

"Jerry has been a valuable member of the KY3 family and we will certainly miss him. However, I have a great deal of respect for his decision to serve his country. This should be no surprise since he has always shown a tremendous commitment to our community," said Scott.

“Jerry has been a tremendous asset to KY3 News and to the Ozarks. We were lucky to have him at KY3 for nearly 12 great years. Even though Jerry was a very serious journalist with high ideals, he also understood the lighter side of life and took as much time telling a wonderful Ozarks feature story as an investigative piece," said Benscoter.

As KY3 News anchor, Jacob covered many of the biggest stories affecting our country and the Ozarks. Jacob covered local victims of the World Trade Center attack in New York City, field-anchored KY3 News coverage of the deadly tornadoes in Pierce City and Stockton, and was on the scene in Mississippi with live reports featuring local relief efforts the day after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast. He moderated many of the major political debates, most recently the October U.S. Senatorial debate between Jim Talent and Claire McCaskill.

Roy Hobbs · Dec 5th 2006, 06:46 PM

Attaboy!

ISTHISTHINGON? · Dec 5th 2006, 07:16 PM

Looks like a good place to send a tape.

Roy Hobbs · Dec 5th 2006, 07:41 PM

Yeah, a lot LOOK good.

Hiring a veteran over 40 is SO popular too LOL.

Too bad, they can check off two EEOC marks on the same checklist!

facts · Dec 6th 2006, 05:49 AM

Actually, I've thought about this too. I do wonder how strange it would be for someone in his late 30's to be a private.. though I understand you can go in as an e3.. but still, saying "yes sir" to a 20 year old lieutenant would be strange.

Head Janitor · Dec 6th 2006, 05:54 AM

Go Get 'Em Jerry!

Dec 6th 2006, 06:10 AM

Retirement pay is good...if you live long enough.

Roy Hobbs · Dec 6th 2006, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by facts:
Actually, I've thought about this too. I do wonder how strange it would be for someone in his late 30's to be a private.. though I understand you can go in as an e3.. but still, saying "yes sir" to a 20 year old lieutenant would be strange.

"Yes Ma'am" to a 22 year producer isn't all that strange.

facts · Dec 6th 2006, 02:48 PM

touche'

Too Much Time · Dec 6th 2006, 05:35 PM

Don't worry, at that age he will not be anywhere close to fighting. He may even end up on armed forces tv as a news reader.

Roy Hobbs · Dec 6th 2006, 07:35 PM

Some of the best 40 somethings end up there as a reporter [img]graemlins/eusa_whistle.gif[/img]

I read that he was going to be an Army medic. He'll either end up in the thick of it or take a job that frees someone up to do the same.

I say again Jerry...Attaboy!!!

Clubbeat · Dec 7th 2006, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by facts:
Actually, I've thought about this too. I do wonder how strange it would be for someone in his late 30's to be a private.. though I understand you can go in as an e3.. but still, saying "yes sir" to a 20 year old lieutenant would be strange.

Thought about this also, even though I'm just past the age threshold. Came back to reality when I discovered that I was in a newsroom taking orders from a 20-year-old news manager wannabe.

At least the 20-something military officers have some decent training...or do they?

cinehead · Dec 7th 2006, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by facts:
Actually, I've thought about this too. I do wonder how strange it would be for someone in his late 30's to be a private.. though I understand you can go in as an e3.. but still, saying "yes sir" to a 20 year old lieutenant would be strange.

I assume you have a degree. It doesn't matter what the degree is in, you could probably go through Officer Training School and go in as an officer.

Vulcan · Dec 7th 2006, 08:33 AM

Maybe Rangel was right -- here's another case of someone from a low-income, dead-end job seeking greater prospects in the military.

donpaul0 · Dec 7th 2006, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by facts:
Actually, I've thought about this too. I do wonder how strange it would be for someone in his late 30's to be a private.. though I understand you can go in as an e3.. but still, saying "yes sir" to a 20 year old lieutenant would be strange.

Most LTs are at least 22 to be precise, and college grads. As for the age differential, career platoon sgts and company 1st sgts all have to say the same thing to their younger platoon leaders and company exec officer and commanders.

Dec 7th 2006, 03:55 PM

I have met Jerry in person on a story. He was very funny, easy to get along with, and yet professional. Truth be told, this is likely something he had wanted to do since he was old enough. The reality of news is that it's like any other job...despite the variety, after awhile it's really just the same old thing. It takes mental preparation to do this, and it's likely he had solidified it in his head long before most folks knew. Good luck man.

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Dec 5th 2006, 06:26 PM	#1
Shank Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tibet Posts: 52	Jacob will trade camera for camo KY3 news release Veteran journalist and KY3 News anchor, Jerry Jacob, will leave the station in January. KY3 President and General Manager Mike Scott and News Director Jeff Benscoter said Jacob will join the Army, leaving for basic training at Fort Benning, Ga., on Jan. 11. "I tried to enlist five years ago, the day after 9/11, and was told to forget it -- I was too old. Then, a few months ago, the Army hiked its maximum enlistment age to 42. Obviously the need for soldiers is still there, so off I go. I find it much more impressive that people in their teens enlist than someone like me. It’s nowhere near the sacrifice for me in my 40s," said Jacob. "Jerry has been a valuable member of the KY3 family and we will certainly miss him. However, I have a great deal of respect for his decision to serve his country. This should be no surprise since he has always shown a tremendous commitment to our community," said Scott. “Jerry has been a tremendous asset to KY3 News and to the Ozarks. We were lucky to have him at KY3 for nearly 12 great years. Even though Jerry was a very serious journalist with high ideals, he also understood the lighter side of life and took as much time telling a wonderful Ozarks feature story as an investigative piece," said Benscoter. As KY3 News anchor, Jacob covered many of the biggest stories affecting our country and the Ozarks. Jacob covered local victims of the World Trade Center attack in New York City, field-anchored KY3 News coverage of the deadly tornadoes in Pierce City and Stockton, and was on the scene in Mississippi with live reports featuring local relief efforts the day after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast. He moderated many of the major political debates, most recently the October U.S. Senatorial debate between Jim Talent and Claire McCaskill.

Dec 5th 2006, 06:46 PM	#2
Roy Hobbs Open Line Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Between Gil, The Thrill and Kurtis, Bill Posts: 19,581	Attaboy!

Dec 5th 2006, 07:16 PM	#3
ISTHISTHINGON? "Livin' B-e-a-utiful" Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The MOMMY-DADDY Button Posts: 5,617	Looks like a good place to send a tape.

Dec 5th 2006, 07:41 PM	#4
Roy Hobbs Open Line Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Between Gil, The Thrill and Kurtis, Bill Posts: 19,581	Yeah, a lot LOOK good. Hiring a veteran over 40 is SO popular too LOL. Too bad, they can check off two EEOC marks on the same checklist!

Dec 6th 2006, 05:49 AM	#5
facts Open Line Veteran Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 3,161	Actually, I've thought about this too. I do wonder how strange it would be for someone in his late 30's to be a private.. though I understand you can go in as an e3.. but still, saying "yes sir" to a 20 year old lieutenant would be strange.

Dec 6th 2006, 05:54 AM	#6
Head Janitor Open Line Veteran Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Between Here & There Posts: 1,671	Go Get 'Em Jerry!

Dec 6th 2006, 06:10 AM	#7
Wxguy52 Guest Posts: n/a	Retirement pay is good...if you live long enough.

Dec 6th 2006, 02:48 PM	#9
facts Open Line Veteran Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 3,161	touche'

Dec 6th 2006, 05:35 PM	#10
Too Much Time Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 629	Don't worry, at that age he will not be anywhere close to fighting. He may even end up on armed forces tv as a news reader.

Dec 6th 2006, 07:35 PM	#11
Roy Hobbs Open Line Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Between Gil, The Thrill and Kurtis, Bill Posts: 19,581	Some of the best 40 somethings end up there as a reporter [img]graemlins/eusa_whistle.gif[/img] I read that he was going to be an Army medic. He'll either end up in the thick of it or take a job that frees someone up to do the same. I say again Jerry...Attaboy!!!

Dec 7th 2006, 03:55 PM	#16
Down The Highway Guest Posts: n/a	I have met Jerry in person on a story. He was very funny, easy to get along with, and yet professional. Truth be told, this is likely something he had wanted to do since he was old enough. The reality of news is that it's like any other job...despite the variety, after awhile it's really just the same old thing. It takes mental preparation to do this, and it's likely he had solidified it in his head long before most folks knew. Good luck man.