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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.

6 weeks ago

Army recruiting reforms go ‘back to the future’ to fix ongoing crisis

The Army appears to have modeled recruiting reforms after a defunct organization that fell victim to budget cuts, not performance.

6 months ago

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Air Force, Space Force raise max enlistment age to 42

The change arrives around a month after the Air Force missed its recruiting target for the first time since 1999.

Marine Corps eyes national rebranding of recruiting centers

Marine Corps recruiting offices across the country may soon be getting a major face-lift for the first time in more than 17 years.

6 months ago

Senators press Pentagon on new medical system’s recruiting impact

A letter to the Defense Department Wednesday seeks answers on how the Genesis military health system, and the need for more waivers, affects recruiting.

7 months ago

Army recruiters at two-thirds of contract goals as fiscal year closes

Army Times obtained internal recruiting data that details the service's continuing recruiting crisis.

8 months ago

Thousands of Drone Racing League fans watch the 2022-23 DRL Algorand World Championship Race at loanDepot Park in Miami, Florida

How high-speed drone racing could aid struggling Air Force recruitment

The Drone Racing League is for “tech-setters” not attracted to sports like football. Instead, they lean into gaming and simulation.

9 months ago

National Guard closes end-strength gap, but recruitment woes persist

Despite adjustments, the National Guard's struggle to recruit new troops continues.

10 months ago

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.

11 months ago

The ‘Genesis’ of today’s recruiting crisis

Leaders blame various factors for the recruiting crisis. But some recruiters on the front lines say one big cause is missing from the conversation.

13 months ago

Lawmakers accuse Army of ignoring ‘woke’ policies that hurt recruiting

At issue is partial survey data released by Army officials earlier this month that pointed to other factors as obstacles to recruiting efforts.

14 months ago

Army’s parental leave policy will mirror private sector more closely

The Army was the last to release its updated policy following a directive issued by the Pentagon.

15 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.

3 years ago

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.

4 years ago

Army recruiter recruits his wife to join the Army

After 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 Shoot

One of the critical skills all sailors need to learn when they enter the Navy is how to use a firearm.

5 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.

5 years ago

Navy sees recruiting challenges on the horizon

The Navy hopes more recruiters, beefier enlistment bonuses and a wider social media outreach will help bring in the next generation of sailors.

5 years ago

Military Recruiting

The latest military recruiting news and analysis

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.

The Army appears to have modeled recruiting reforms after a defunct organization that fell victim to budget cuts, not performance.

The change arrives around a month after the Air Force missed its recruiting target for the first time since 1999.

Marine Corps recruiting offices across the country may soon be getting a major face-lift for the first time in more than 17 years.

A letter to the Defense Department Wednesday seeks answers on how the Genesis military health system, and the need for more waivers, affects recruiting.

Army Times obtained internal recruiting data that details the service's continuing recruiting crisis.

The Drone Racing League is for “tech-setters” not attracted to sports like football. Instead, they lean into gaming and simulation.

Despite adjustments, the National Guard's struggle to recruit new troops continues.

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

Leaders blame various factors for the recruiting crisis. But some recruiters on the front lines say one big cause is missing from the conversation.

At issue is partial survey data released by Army officials earlier this month that pointed to other factors as obstacles to recruiting efforts.

The Army was the last to release its updated policy following a directive issued by the Pentagon.

A congressional panel wants Pentagon leaders to look into the issue.

We now know the tactics and weapons the suspected shooter used, as well as how Marines and sailors in the center responded.

Thinking about joining the Army, Navy, Air Force or Marine Corps? Here's what you need to know before you talk to a recruiter.

After two years of listening to her husband, she decided this was the right thing to do.

One of the critical skills all sailors need to learn when they enter the Navy is how to use a firearm.

It's getting harder to find new recruits, so the Army is rethinking how it competes to get today's young people.

The Navy hopes more recruiters, beefier enlistment bonuses and a wider social media outreach will help bring in the next generation of sailors.