Latest "Marine Corps recruiting" stories

Services need to track recruits’ medical waiver decisions, DoD IG says

Tracking why an applicant does not request a medical waiver could help improve the ongoing military recruiting crisis, according to the watchdog.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

4 months ago

The unintended consequences of aging the Marine Corps

A young force is not only more flexible and less costly, it is best suited for the expeditionary nature of the Marine Corps, this retired Marine writes.

By Col. Warren Parker (retired)

11 months ago

Sluggish military recruiting worries Congress

Military officials called this year the most difficult for recruiting they can remember.

By Leo Shane III

17 months ago

New in 2022: More tests for Marine Corps recruits

The rollout will begin in 2022.

By Philip Athey

21 months ago

Why the Marine Corps wants to tank National Guard recruiting efforts

“If we do our job right, they’ll never go to the Army or the National Guard to begin with."

By Philip Athey

22 months ago

Michigan Marine poolee dies after 400 meter physical training run

A 26-year-old Michigan poolee died only two days after formally enlisting into the delayed entry program.

By Philip Athey

2 years ago