Alaska governor’s son enlists in military on 9/11

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The 18-year-old son of Alaska’s governor enlisted in the Army on the sixth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Sandpoint native Sarah Palin’s son, Track, will report for basic training next week at Fort Benning, Ga., said the governor’s spokeswoman, Sharon Leighow.

Track Palin was adamant about not wanting publicity, said Sgt. 1st Class Michael Nagl, the station commander at the Wasilla recruiting office where he signed up. Nagl would not discuss details of the enlistment.

In a statement provided by the governor’s office, Track Palin said he had considered joining the military “for a while now” and that he looks forward “to the challenges that will come as I answer the call and serve my country.”