Latest "joining the army" stories

Army offers recruits up to $50K bonus as pandemic takes toll

Given the high standards, it will be difficult for many to qualify for the top bonus.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

14 months ago

What does it take to be an Army combat engineer?

Army Sappers are combat engineers or other personnel who support the front-line infantry.

By Abi Pepin

21 months ago

Chief still concerned about the demands on soldiers

“We have basically the size of the force that we went into Iraq and Afghanistan [with], and we quickly had to grow that force," the Army chief said.

By Kyle Rempfer

2 years ago

Army retention rises as economy slumps, but recruiting hasn’t seen a boom yet

The general in charge of Army recruiting said the economic downturn doesn't appear to have impacted enlistments — yet.

By Kyle Rempfer

3 years ago

Army’s new Chicago team will use 'big data’ to recruit Gen Z

"That’s really the point of the big data part: don’t waste people’s time," an Army leader said.

By Kyle Rempfer

4 years ago

Here are a few lessons for military recruiters straining to make mission from a civilian sales expert

The author provides step-by-step ways to manage time, focus on what's important and how best to reach military recruit prospects.

By Todd South

4 years ago

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