Latest "manpower" stories

Personnel cuts and force redesign ahead for Army special operations

Though cuts are more severe in support and enabler areas, officials say those are the vital areas needed in Army SOF to compete against peer adversaries.

5 weeks ago

Air Force proposes to cut military jobs, aircraft in 2023

In total, the Pentagon wants Congress to fund 657,773 military and civilian positions in the Air Force and Space Force.

By Rachel S. Cohen

21 months ago

Here’s how the Marine Corps plans to oust toxic leaders

A new 20-page document outlines how the Corps wants to change its culture to generally start treating Marines better.

By Philip Athey

2 years ago

The Marine Corps is about to become pickier about whom it recruits

Here's how it plans to do that.

By Philip Athey

2 years ago

Entire Air Force hits staffing, recruitment goals for the first time in five years

Waning interest in military service and eligibility among America's youth is still a cause for concern.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

Hundreds of troops were chosen for the Space Force, but Congress is getting in the way

The Space Force has never received on-time annual funding, slowing the new service's efforts to grow.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago