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Four times as many troops and vets have died by suicide as in combat, study finds
There are so many risks for suicide that it's hard to point to the one responsible for the rise in suicides, the report found.
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, the military could throttle how much information it releases
The Pentagon is warning that it could tamp down on the release of coronavirus cases among deployed service members.
Here’s why Army recruiters aren’t taking November off this year
“Last year, we were behind from day one at about 4,000. Right now, the model has us over by about 600,” the head of Army recruiting said Wednesday.
By Kyle Rempfer
Student loan crisis, not Mideast wars, helped Army leaders exceed recruiting goals this year
The service’s leadership said it will exceed this year’s desired active duty end-strength of 478,000 troops.
By Kyle Rempfer
Military folks, here are some expert tips on picking the right charity for your donations
Making a donation? Pick your passion, do your research, and donate your time as well as hard-earned cash.
By Karen Jowers
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.
Recon shortage: Why these elite Marines are facing a manpower crisis
But manpower concerns are not the only issues facing the Corps’ elite and storied recon units.
By Shawn Snow and Andrea Scott
After ‘miserable’ CFC results in 2017, military charities look for better 2018
Pledge drives are held at various times between now and Jan. 11.
By Karen Jowers
Pentagon now says 7,200 troops are in Iraq and Syria
The Pentagon is trying to downplay troop numbers for both countries.
By Tara Copp, AP
CFC givers have many military-friendly options. One expert suggests playing the long game
Health-related charities may not be known for military efforts, but they help thousands of veterans, young and old.
By Karen Jowers