Latest "military conscription" stories

Seaman recruit Shanda Martinez, a recruit chief petty officer, checks to see if her division is ready for their first task during a dynamic material inspection Dec. 21, 2020, at Recruit Training Command at Great Lakes, Ill.

All-volunteer force can’t meet Pentagon’s future needs, advocates warn

A recent commission and U.S. Supreme Court petition are looking at changes.

3 years ago

Basic cadets from the class of 2023 are sworn in June 28, 2019, at the Air Force Academy.

Manning the military: America’s problem

Conscription using a lottery based system would be a fair, efficient, sustainable, legal and proven alternative to fixing the military's recruiting problem, says the author of this commentary.

By Dennis Laich

4 years ago

Commentary: Recruiting’s slippery slope

The Army is struggling to meet its recruiting goals as it seeks to expand. Just 29 percent of America's 18 year olds can meet minimum enlistment requirements.

By Army Maj. Gen. Dennis Laich (ret.)

5 years ago

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