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• Track Palin is the eldest son of Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. On September 10, 2008, the National Enquirer alleged that Track Palin was addicted to the painkiller OxyContin for two years and that this was the reason he joined the U.S. Army.National Enquirer: Palin Family Shockers: What Sarah's Really Hiding! (September 10, 2008)

• Fast Facts

  1. Oldest son of Sarah and Todd Palin
  2. Sisters: Bristol, Willow, Piper
  3. Brother: Trig, who was born with Down Syndrome
  4. Played on his high school ice hockey teamHomer News: Hockey Team Holds Own at Home (November 3, 2005)
  5. 2007: Graduated from Wasilla High in Wasilla, AlaskaADN.com: Palin's Son Leaves for Army Boot Camp (September 19, 2007)
  6. Was 18 years old when he enlisted in the U.S. ArmyADN.com: Palin's Son Leaves for Army Boot Camp (September 19, 2007)
  7. Trained at Fort Benning in GeorgiaADN.com: Palin's Son Leaves for Army Boot Camp (September 19, 2007)

• September 11 Enlistment

  On September 11, 2007, Track enlisted in the U.S. Army and will be deployed to Iraq in September 2008.

• Quotes

  • "Joining the military is something I've been considering for a while now. I've always been competitive and look forward to the challenges that will come as I answer the call and serve my country."—Track PalinCampaign2008VictoryA: Track Palin, Sarah's Son, Enlists in Army (September 15, 2007)

  • "He'll be following the presidential campaign from afar."—Sarah PalinThe Swamp: Sarah Palin's Experience: Checkmate (August 29, 2008)

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  Track Palin OxyContin | Sarah Palin | Todd Palin | John McCain | Election 2008 | Trig Palin | Willow Palin | Bristol Palin | Piper Palin | Republican Party | Alaska | U.S. Army | Iraq War | Anne Kilkenny | Palin Turkey

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