OpinionNavy’s recruitment strategy should inspire other branches to actU.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales argues all military branches should open recruitment to those without high school diplomas or GEDs in this op-ed.By Rep. Tony Gonzales9 days ago
How low-scoring applicants ‘primed the pump’ for Navy recruiting boostHow an unconventional decision to accept a higher proportion of recruits scoring in the bottom 30% played a role in achieving recruiting targets.By Hope Hodge Seck11 days ago
Recruiters skipped steps to screen out extremist enlistees, IG saysThe watchdog found that recruiters completed the screening steps inconsistently, sometimes skipping required tattoo reviews and fingerprint checks.By Nikki Wentling14 months ago
Marine Corps recruiting surges while other services struggle"The Few, the Proud" aren't so few.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press14 months ago
Country singer Craig Morgan rejoins Army in bid to boost recruitingThe performer surprised fans with an on-stage re-enlistment ceremony during a concert this weekend.By Leo Shane III14 months ago
How high-speed drone racing could aid struggling Air Force recruitmentThe Drone Racing League is for “tech-setters” not attracted to sports like football. Instead, they lean into gaming and simulation.By Colin Demarest14 months ago
Here’s how the Senate wants to boost military recruitmentProposals include an Enlisted Training Corps that would mirror the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps units that have existed for more than 100 years.By Rachel S. Cohen14 months ago
More military reservists to be sent to Europe, angering some in GOP Since Russia invaded Ukraine last year, the Pentagon has deployed more than 20,000 additional forces to Europe.By Zamone Perez14 months ago
National Guard closes end-strength gap, but recruitment woes persistDespite adjustments, the National Guard's struggle to recruit new troops continues.By Jaime Moore-Carrillo15 months ago
Join the military, become a US citizen: Uncle Sam wants you and vousStruggling to overcome recruiting shortfalls, the Army and the Air Force have bolstered their marketing to entice legal residents to enlist.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press15 months ago
At the heart of Memorial Day, an appreciation of duty to one’s countryMemorial Day is a powerful time to reflect on a question essential to citizenship: What is duty to country, and how is it relevant to our lives today?By David Kim16 months ago
Services need to track recruits’ medical waiver decisions, DoD IG saysTracking why an applicant does not request a medical waiver could help improve the ongoing military recruiting crisis, according to the watchdog.By Geoff Ziezulewicz16 months ago