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Plan would make military enlistment, retention bonuses tax exempt

A bill introduced in the House this week proposes to end federal taxes on bonuses given to troops for joining or re-enlisting in the military.

By Leo Shane III

5 weeks ago

Opinion

How addressing waivers and eligibility can fix the recruiting crisis

There 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.

By Joe Schuman

14 months ago

DOD ‘slow rolling’ fair special pays for Guard, Reserve, advocates say

Pentagon officials fear such reforms could harm active duty retention.

By Davis Winkie

15 months ago

5 places the military should look for new recruits

Pulling from high schools and cornering unsuspecting mall workers isn’t cutting it.

By Sarah Sicard

21 months ago

Marine Corps triples enlistment bonuses for cyber jobs

The service has said it needs Marines who can defend against cyber attacks and launch some of their own.

By Irene Loewenson

23 months ago

Senators push DoD to approve recruits who’ve sought mental health care

Past treatment or diagnosis is still a bar to service for most.

By Meghann Myers

2 years ago

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