OpinionHow addressing waivers and eligibility can fix the recruiting crisisThere are many factors that contribute to the recruiting crisis facing the military, but at least one of them is within the Pentagon's power to fix.7 weeks ago
Air Force recruiting rebounds while Army, Navy still struggleAir Force recruiting boss Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein said Tuesday he is “cautiously optimistic” about staying on track for the rest of the year.2 months ago
Marine Corps RecruitingMarine Corps eyes national rebranding of recruiting centersMarine Corps recruiting offices across the country may soon be getting a major face-lift for the first time in more than 17 years.
To draw more soldiers, the Army wants more recruiters, bigger budgets and a better slogan It's getting harder to find new recruits, so the Army is rethinking how it competes to get today's young people.5 years ago
Air Force aims to modernize recruiting amid growing challengesAir Force recruiters are targeting more mature, athletic recruits for hard-to-fill battlefield airmen jobs.5 years ago
Active-duty retention success hurts Reserve and Guard recruitingRetention is also up in the reserve forces but recruiting is down and active recruiting may not meet increased needs, creating further manpower challenges.5 years ago
The Corps is finding new Marines despite recruiting challengesThe Corps offers very few incentives for new recruits beyond the transformative process of becoming a Marine. But it's been working.5 years ago
Inside the Pentagon’s struggle to build a cyber forceExperts suggest the armed forces have structural problems that prevent it from becoming a digitally cohesive force.6 years ago
Eczema and poor eyesight have previously kept people out of the Army, but the secretary is giving them a second lookThe Army is looking at whether some treatable medical issues should disqualify Americans from service.6 years ago
A new push to recruit and retain the best candidates for the infantryThe task force is using a variety of methods, including big data and analytics, to find the best troops for the close combat force.6 years ago
A person born on Sept. 11, 2001, can now enlist to fight in the war that day spawnedMilitary policy requires an individual to be at least 17 years old — with parental consent — to enlist in any branch of the armed forces.6 years ago
All in the Navy family — mother and son enlist togetherShe intended to drive her son to visit a recruiter — she left having signed a contract.6 years ago