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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
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DOD ‘slow rolling’ fair special pays for Guard, Reserve, advocates say
Pentagon officials fear such reforms could harm active duty retention.
By Davis Winkie
Esper has beef with the military’s entrance exam
Defense Secretary Mark Esper is taking a look at whether the ASVAB is worth doing anymore.
Military Recruitment Survival Guide
Thinking about joining the Army, Navy, Air Force or Marine Corps? Here's what you need to know before you talk to a recruiter.
By Blake Stilwell
Navy OKs enlistment extensions, veteran re-entry to supplement ranks amid Covid-19
The deadline to submit requests is July 1.
By Jon Simkins
Astronaut to administer enlistment oath for 800 future soldiers from space
The enlistment ceremony will be available to live stream Feb. 26.
By Jon Simkins
New in 2020: Slower promotions to sergeant and staff sergeant, revamped re-enlistment process
Starting in January the Marine Corps will increase the time-in-service and time-in-grade requirements for promotion to sergeant and staff sergeant.
By Philip Athey
Volunteering for Marine recruiter or drill instructor duty could put a lot of money in your pocket ― here’s how
The Corps is also reducing the number of available special duty assignments from five to 2.5 duties.
By Shawn Snow
The Navy officer who supervised a SEAL accused of war crimes is charged
The Navy officer who supervised a SEAL accused of fatally stabbing an Islamic State prisoner in Iraq in 2017 was charged Tuesday with various offenses tied to the case, including allegations he conducted the SEAL’s re-enlistment ceremony next to the corpse and encouraged enlisted personnel to pose for photos with the body.
New bonuses target senior Marine special operators
A Marine special operator with 20 years of service may rate a $50,000 bonus.
By Shawn Snow
The Corps is giving $5,000 to recruits who go infantry for six years
It's the fourth year in a row the Corps has offered a $5,000 to recruits signing up to become a grunt for six years.
By Shawn Snow
The Corps is offering qualified pilots more than $200,000 in bonuses
Aviators who sign a six-year contract can choose a lump sum of $178,500.
By Shawn Snow