Latest "manpower" stories

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

8 months ago

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mackenzie K. Price participates in a gun run during a training and readiness event on Range 9, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 30, 2020.

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

13 months ago

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

Here's how it plans to do that.

By Philip Athey

13 months 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

14 months 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

14 months ago

Hair, hands and hosiery: Air Force overhauling outdated rules on airmen’s looks

The Air Force is introducing hot-weather uniforms, allowing morale patches on Fridays and more.

By Rachel S. Cohen

16 months ago

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