Navy will force aviators to remain in service to complete sea toursThe Navy plans to require its pilots to complete their second at-sea tour before they can get out.By Diana Stancy2 days ago
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 Gonzales12 days ago
Fewer pilots took aviator bonuses in 2019The decline in take rates has leveled out in recent years, but remains well below what the Air Force had hoped.By Stephen Losey4 years ago
Here’s where the Air Force’s pilot shortfall is the worstThe Air Force says it has made progress in retaining existing pilots and creating more new pilots, but increasing missions are eating up those gains.By Stephen Losey4 years ago
COVID-19 is probably going to put a dent in military manpowerSlowed accessions could put a dent in end strength, despite efforts to retain more troops.By Meghann Myers4 years ago
The military needs a real plan to recruit and retain women, report findsOne in six service members is a woman, a slight increase in the last 15 years.By Meghann Myers4 years ago
Thousands defer plans to leave the military during crisisAcross the military, uncertainty about future jobs or college opportunities is driving more service members to re-enlist or at least postpone their scheduled departures.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press4 years ago
What if military recruiting could screen for wash-outs?There may be some factors that make someone more likely to leave the military before their first contract ends.By Meghann Myers4 years ago
Air Mobility Command ends flying-only career trackJust two pilots took advantage of the flying-only career track option.By Stephen Losey5 years ago
Air Force: No progress in closing pilot shortfallThe Air Force has tried to attack the pilot shortfall from multiple angles for several years, but it hasn't shrunk.By Stephen Losey5 years ago
The military is growing, but some services are getting smallerThe military is growing by about 5, 600 troops, more of those in the Navy.By Meghann Myers, Kyle Rempfer, Stephen Losey and Philip Athey5 years ago
This study suggests that troops may get paid too muchA new Rand Corp. study suggests that the military could be overpaying in some cases, while not incentivizing performance in others.By Meghann Myers5 years ago