US spent $6 billion in the past 3 years to recruit and retain troops
The multi-year effort has been part of a growing campaign to counter enlistment shortfalls.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Latest ""
Army to put one-star recruiting hubs in Los Angeles, Atlanta
It's the Army's latest effort to bridge a growing civilian-military divide and stifle the drop in the number of Americans serving in the military.
By Todd South
Pentagon budget aims to shrink the military by thousands
The Defense Department budget request unveiled Monday asks for Congress to cut about 25,000 positions from the military services.
Four times as many troops and vets have died by suicide as in combat, study finds
There are so many risks for suicide that it's hard to point to the one responsible for the rise in suicides, the report found.
Federal giving sees a boost during the pandemic
Donations to the Combined Federal Campaign this year are up over last year's numbers, even as campaign events have had to transition to virtual.
By Jessie Bur
Federal charity program embraces virtual tools during the pandemic
COVID-19 restrictions have caused the Combined Federal Campaign to turn to more digital options to collect donations and spread the word.
By Jessie Bur