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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.
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.
Recon shortage: Why these elite Marines are facing a manpower crisis
But manpower concerns are not the only issues facing the Corps’ elite and storied recon units.
By Shawn Snow and Andrea Scott
After ‘miserable’ CFC results in 2017, military charities look for better 2018
Pledge drives are held at various times between now and Jan. 11.
By Karen Jowers
Pentagon now says 7,200 troops are in Iraq and Syria
The Pentagon is trying to downplay troop numbers for both countries.
By Tara Copp, AP
CFC givers have many military-friendly options. One expert suggests playing the long game
Health-related charities may not be known for military efforts, but they help thousands of veterans, young and old.
By Karen Jowers
Charities new to military CFC groups focus on scholarships, vet careers
Military charity groups saw campaign donations fall in 2016.
By Karen Jowers
CFC’s new online portal may lead more donors to military family, youth programs
Campaign participates can search by installation when choosing how to donate.
By Karen Jowers
2017 CFC kicks off with new fee setup, fewer charities ... and delays
A planned web portal isn't online, and a full list of charities isn't available.
By Karen Jowers
The Pentagon keeps a daily count of troops in Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria — but won’t publicly disclose it
Recent reports suggest that the total number of U.S. troops in Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan may be about 20,000, far more than the official tally of about 14,000.
By Tara Copp, AP