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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.
By Joe Schuman
Senators push DoD to approve recruits who’ve sought mental health care
Past treatment or diagnosis is still a bar to service for most.
Being a Marine is enough of a bonus, No. 2 Marine Corps general says
"Your bonus is that you get to call yourself a Marine."
Facing dire recruiting realities, Navy raises max enlistment age to 41
Recruits will have to arrive to boot camp by their 42nd birthday, officials said.
Aim high: Air Force green-lights waivers for THC-positive applicants
The two-year pilot program is already underway and will end in September 2024.
What’s missing from the conversation on Air Force recruiting?
The Air Force says it’s having one of the toughest recruiting stretches of the past quarter-century.
Space Force eyes easing enlistment rules to target high-demand skills
The incoming chief of the service said he needs to maintain recruiting flexibility to get individuals with technical skills into the ranks.
Fewer Marines in the Corps, but more pay for those who stay
The Corps expects to shed a lot of weight in the middle ranks.
By Todd South
Army expands two-year enlistment options as new screenings kick in
More than 80 career fields are now available to prospective short-timers.
By Davis Winkie
Future sailors could earn up to $50K in enlistment bonuses
The maximum bonus is $10,000 more than previously offered to incoming sailors.
By Diana Stancy