:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/archetype/ASHMFIKXBJBL5MIWIKCDT3G5UU.jpg)
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
Latest ""
:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/archetype/QXDN4GBAABAIREYNYRXKNAU3NI.png)
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
Fewer Marines in the Corps, but more pay for those who stay
The Corps expects to shed a lot of weight in the middle ranks.
By Todd South
Corps’ sergeant major calls for improved treatment, care of junior Marines
The Marine Corps historically has had the youngest service members in the Department of Defense.
By Philip Athey
Corps offers big bonus for more intelligence Marines
Sergeants who re-enlist for 72 months and lateral move into the 0211 field may be eligible for an $87,500 re-enlistment bonus.
By Philip Athey
Corps offers up to $50K bonuses for Raiders in retirement range, says there is no shortage
The Corps insisted that the bonus does not necessarily indicate it is running low on senior enlisted Raiders, but simply shows “a strong desire to maintain certain skills.”
By Philip Athey
Raising the age of military enlistment
Threats to the free world must be met with mature individuals who know what is to be lost, say the authors of this commentary.
By Peter Polack and Jack McCain
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