Military landlords starting to install home EV charging stationsThousands of military families in privatized housing can sign up to get EV chargers installed in their garages or carports.By Karen Jowers9 weeks ago
OpinionHow addressing waivers and eligibility can fix the recruiting crisisThere 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 Schuman2 months ago
Here’s how the Senate wants to boost military recruitmentProposals include an Enlisted Training Corps that would mirror the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps units that have existed for more than 100 years.By Rachel S. Cohen10 months ago
More military reservists to be sent to Europe, angering some in GOP Since Russia invaded Ukraine last year, the Pentagon has deployed more than 20,000 additional forces to Europe.By Zamone Perez10 months ago
Marine Corps triples enlistment bonuses for cyber jobsThe service has said it needs Marines who can defend against cyber attacks and launch some of their own.By Irene Loewenson11 months ago
Join the military, become a US citizen: Uncle Sam wants you and vousStruggling to overcome recruiting shortfalls, the Army and the Air Force have bolstered their marketing to entice legal residents to enlist.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press11 months ago
At the heart of Memorial Day, an appreciation of duty to one’s countryMemorial Day is a powerful time to reflect on a question essential to citizenship: What is duty to country, and how is it relevant to our lives today?By David Kim12 months ago
Services need to track recruits’ medical waiver decisions, DoD IG saysTracking why an applicant does not request a medical waiver could help improve the ongoing military recruiting crisis, according to the watchdog.By Geoff Ziezulewicz12 months ago
Lawmakers want to protect teen trainees from “predatory” instructorsConcerns linger about the number counselors booted from the program for abusing high-school students.By Leo Shane III13 months ago
Army, Navy and Air Force predict recruiting shortfalls this yearOnly the Marine Corps is confident it'll meet this year's mission.By Meghann Myers13 months ago
The ‘Genesis’ of today’s recruiting crisisLeaders blame various factors for the recruiting crisis. But some recruiters on the front lines say one big cause is missing from the conversation.By Irene Loewenson and Geoff Ziezulewicz13 months ago
Need for accession waivers soars amid historic recruiting challenges At least 1 in every 6 military recruits were given waivers to enter service in fiscal 2022.By Rachel S. Cohen13 months ago