Marines move some recruiting centers to urban hubs in massive realignmentTo date, they have closed the Corps’ recruiting station headquarters in Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Des Moines, Iowa.4 months 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.7 months ago
Military RecruitingArmy recruiting reforms go ‘back to the future’ to fix ongoing crisisThe Army appears to have modeled recruiting reforms after a defunct organization that fell victim to budget cuts, not performance.
Air Force, Space Force raise max enlistment age to 42The change arrives around a month after the Air Force missed its recruiting target for the first time since 1999.12 months ago
Marine Corps eyes national rebranding of recruiting centersMarine Corps recruiting offices across the country may soon be getting a major face-lift for the first time in more than 17 years.12 months ago
Senators press Pentagon on new medical system’s recruiting impactA letter to the Defense Department Wednesday seeks answers on how the Genesis military health system, and the need for more waivers, affects recruiting.13 months ago
Army recruiters at two-thirds of contract goals as fiscal year closesArmy Times obtained internal recruiting data that details the service's continuing recruiting crisis.13 months ago
How high-speed drone racing could aid struggling Air Force recruitmentThe Drone Racing League is for “tech-setters” not attracted to sports like football. Instead, they lean into gaming and simulation.15 months ago
National Guard closes end-strength gap, but recruitment woes persistDespite adjustments, the National Guard's struggle to recruit new troops continues.16 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.17 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.18 months ago
Lawmakers accuse Army of ignoring ‘woke’ policies that hurt recruitingAt issue is partial survey data released by Army officials earlier this month that pointed to other factors as obstacles to recruiting efforts.20 months ago
Army’s parental leave policy will mirror private sector more closelyThe Army was the last to release its updated policy following a directive issued by the Pentagon.21 months ago
Can the military boost recruitment by allowing more tattoos? A congressional panel wants Pentagon leaders to look into the issue.3 years ago
New details emerge with surveillance video of North Carolina recruiting station shooting We now know the tactics and weapons the suspected shooter used, as well as how Marines and sailors in the center responded.4 years ago
Military Recruitment Survival GuideThinking about joining the Army, Navy, Air Force or Marine Corps? Here's what you need to know before you talk to a recruiter.4 years ago
Army recruiter recruits his wife to join the ArmyAfter two years of listening to her husband, she decided this was the right thing to do.5 years ago
Becoming a Sailor, Part 3: Learning to ShootOne of the critical skills all sailors need to learn when they enter the Navy is how to use a firearm.6 years ago
To draw more soldiers, the Army wants more recruiters, bigger budgets and a better slogan It's getting harder to find new recruits, so the Army is rethinking how it competes to get today's young people.6 years ago