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 Schuman7 weeks ago
5 places the military should look for new recruitsPulling from high schools and cornering unsuspecting mall workers isn’t cutting it.By Sarah Sicard9 months ago
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."By Geoff Ziezulewicz15 months ago
Facing dire recruiting realities, Navy raises max enlistment age to 41Recruits will have to arrive to boot camp by their 42nd birthday, officials said.By Geoff Ziezulewicz18 months ago
Aim high: Air Force green-lights waivers for THC-positive applicantsThe two-year pilot program is already underway and will end in September 2024.By Rachel S. Cohen19 months ago
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.By Rachel S. Cohen19 months ago
Space Force eyes easing enlistment rules to target high-demand skillsThe incoming chief of the service said he needs to maintain recruiting flexibility to get individuals with technical skills into the ranks.By Leo Shane III20 months ago
Fewer Marines in the Corps, but more pay for those who stayThe Corps expects to shed a lot of weight in the middle ranks.By Todd South2 years ago
Army expands two-year enlistment options as new screenings kick inMore than 80 career fields are now available to prospective short-timers.By Davis Winkie2 years ago
Future sailors could earn up to $50K in enlistment bonusesThe maximum bonus is $10,000 more than previously offered to incoming sailors.By Diana Stancy2 years ago
Air Force’s enlisted recruitment pipeline is drying up, general warnsAbout 4,800 people entered the Air Force in the first quarter of fiscal 2022, down from around 7,100 at the same point in fiscal 2021. And there are fewer prospects in the pipeline.By Rachel S. Cohen2 years ago
Army offers recruits up to $50K bonus as pandemic takes tollGiven the high standards, it will be difficult for many to qualify for the top bonus.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press2 years ago